During the past week's Obama and Biden PDA slideshows, many commenters drew comparisons to the McCains and their relative restraint. See a slideshow of Cindy and John in action below.
The McCains on their wedding day May 17, 1980.
The McCains on their wedding day May 17, 1980.
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Cindy and John after losing the South Carolina Republican primary to Bush in 2000.
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After Cindy presented John with a miniature "Straight Talk Express" bus during the 2000 presidential campaign.
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John wheels Cindy out of the hospital in April 2004 after she suffered a minor stroke.
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The McCains say goodbye to the Bushes after dinner in October, 2004.
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The McCains kiss before a rally in April, 2007.
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Sharing a laugh with reporters in September, 2007. (Cindy had injured her knee while shopping.)
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Cindy congratulates John on his victory in the New Hampshire primary in January.
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After John's South Carolina primary victory in January.
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The couple at a Florida press conference in January.
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The McCains in their hotel room on Super Tuesday in February.
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Cindy hugs John later that night before he gives a speech.
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The McCains rejoice after he secures enough delegates to be named Republican presidential nominee in March.
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The McCains share a love for lattes in May.
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The McCains board a plane the day after their 28th wedding anniversary in May.
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The couple shares the stage in June.
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John kisses Cindy in July.
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The McCains talk Hurricane Gustav in August. Cindy had injured her wrist shaking hands.
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Cindy congratulates her husband after his RNC speech in September.
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At a rally in September.
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The McCains greet each other after the debate on September 26th.
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The couple walks and talks a few days later.
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After the debate October 6th.
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See the Obama PDA slideshow Part I and II.
See the Biden PDA slideshow.