| Compare McCain and Obama Nicknames | |
• McCain was a rebel in school and earned the nickname "McNasty" from classmates for his willingness to fight. • At the Naval Academy, classmates called the future senator “John Wayne McCain” due to his dashing good looks and rabble rousing. • When McCain’s North Vietnamese captors learned that his father was a senior naval officer, they called him "The Crown Prince." • In Congress, McCain was nicknamed "White Tornado" for working a relentless schedule. • McCain was often called a “maverick” by the news media due to a past reputation for sometimes bucking his own party and taking independent stands. • McCain has described himself as a "wise ass" and “older than dirt.” • McCain likened himself to “Luke Skywalker” during his 2000 presidential bid. |
• Obama is called Barry by friends and family. • ‘Barry O’Bomber’ was Obama’s nickname at the Honolulu high school where he favored a left-handed double pump shot. During his senior year they captured the state championship. • Obama was given the code name "Renegade" by his secret service agents. • Obama's grandmother calls him 'Bear". |
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