Cindy McCain
Republican Former Associates
Summary
Widow of Senator John McCain who endorsed Joe Biden on September 22, 2020, citing a country-first ethic and calling Biden a good and honest man.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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My husband John lived by a code: country first. We are Republicans, yes, but Americans foremost. There's only one candidate in this race who stands up for our values as a nation, and that is Joe Biden.
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Joe and I don't always agree, but he is a good and honest man and I believe he has the power to bring this country together.
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There is too much at risk in this election to sit on the sidelines.
Timeline
1980
Married John McCain
Became political spouse
2008
Campaigned during McCain's presidential run
Active in Republican politics
February 2183
Witnessed Trump's attacks on her husband
Trump repeatedly insulted McCain
August 25, 2018
Husband John McCain died
Trump not invited to funeral
September 22, 2020
Endorsed Joe Biden
Cited a country-first ethic
June 23, 2021
Biden announced intent to nominate her as UN food agencies ambassador
Selected for U.S. Ambassador to UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- U.S. Ambassador to UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture (2021-present)
- Chair, McCain Institute
- Board Chair, Hensley Beverage Company
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Cited a country-first ethic in opposing Trump
- 02 Praised Biden as a good and honest man who could unite the country
- 03 Said the stakes were too high to sit out the election
Documentation
Sources
Statement September 22, 2020
Press Release: Cindy McCain Endorses Joe Biden for President
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/press-release-cindy-mccain-endorses-joe-biden-for-president
News June 23, 2021
Biden will nominate Cindy McCain as ambassador to UN food agencies
https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-cindy-mccain-united-nations-ambassador-5b764f4e9a2a1b2f5d9f3c6d8e51e0f0
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