Separated at Birth?

Maybe it's just because I just saw them back-to-back on TV, but aren't these two a whole lot alike?

  Denny Crane             John McCain

[Update] For the moment I'm most concerned with the similarities between McCain and the Boston Legal character, not Shatner himself. Part of it is certainly that mischievous smile. But it's the whole package. Both have a short, stocky build with a round head, with broad cheeks and a strong forehead. Both are pugnacious, outspoken conservatives with a reputation for saying exactly what's on their minds and causing trouble. Both have a sense of spectacle and clearly relish the media spotlight. Though thoroughly lovable, both may be just a little bit crazy. But good crazy.