John mccain life story videos

Nov. 2, 1982: House of Representatives

Elected as Republican to the House of Representatives from Arizona's 1st District, replacing retiring GOP Rep. John Rhodes.

Nov. 6, 1984: Re-election

Re-elected to the House of Representatives.

April 2, 1987: Keating Five

McCain meets with federal regulators along with four other senators, on behalf of developer Charles Keating, in attempt to head off investigation into Keating's Lincoln Savings and Loan.

Aug.

1991: Senate rebuke

Issued mild rebuke by Senate Ethics Committee for ties to Keating Five scandal.

June 7, 1997: Senate chairman

McCain becomes the chairman of the powerful Senate Commerce Committee.

Sept.

27, 1999: Presidential campaign

After months of touring New Hampshire and other key primary states aboard the "Straight Talk Express" bus, he formally announces his campaign.

Feb. 1, 2000: Primary elections

McCain beats then-Texas Gov.

George W. Bush in the New Hampshire primary by nearly 20 points, threat