Health Matters in the 2008 Election

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* Keyes hasn't dropped out but Sen. McCain is the presumptive GOP nominee *

Alan Keyes (R)

Occupation: Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Economic and Social Council

Birth Date: Aug. 7, 1950

Spouse: Jocelyn

Children: Francis, Maya, Andrew

WebMD asked all the presidential candidates eight questions about how health affects them, from guilty pleasures to defining moments. While Alan Keyes has not yet responded to those questions, here are some health issues he or his family has faced.

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Keyes said that he gained "a lot of weight" and didn't take proper care of his health during the 1996 presidential campaign. He said he had to lose weight and start exercising again to get back in shape.

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