Absolutely, at least it shows that he had the determation to better to make a better life for himself despite the obstacles he encountered. The same way he wants to make a better way for the American people.
I am tired of everyone talking about the candidate with the most experience. That is a bunch of baloney. If Mccain had so much experience, why are we in this predicament after his 30 years of service in Washington?
Don't tell me that it's because Mccain was a war hero either, although I will give respect where it is due. That still does not make him an authority on being president.
What we should be worried about is Mccain's explosive temper. Did he get the help that he needed when he came home? He could be a ticking time bomb ready to go off. I hope not, since he will be incharge of the red button. It brings up concerns when his temper causes him to have heated confrontations with his fellow cabinet members (sometimes even openly on the senate floor). He also blew up at a reporter covering his campaign.
As far as I am concerned, they are both on equal playing ground because neither candidate has been a president.
An educated president is a welcome change considering the last 8 years with Bush.