Politics | Cindy McCain Campaign Hazards: Cindy Sprains Wrist Shaking Hands Supporter exacerbates existing condition By Sam Biddle Posted Aug 13, 2008 5:22 PM CDT Copied Cindy McCain wife of Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is seen with her arm in a sling during a news conference Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, in Birmingham, Mich. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) Cindy McCain ended up with a mild wrist sprain today after an overeager supporter shook her hand with a little too much vigor at a fundraiser, the Washington Post reports. McCain ended up in a Michigan hospital for X-rays and is now wearing an arm sling that should cut down on her handshake duties. She's had previous trouble with the wrist—in fact, she broke it while shaking hands on the campaign trail in 2000. Read These Next Rob Reiner's son has been arrested after murder of his parents. The Reiners murders and arrest have called attention to a 2015 film. Hero who disarmed Australia shooter might lose his arm. Police interviewing family member after deaths of Rob Reiner, wife. Report an error