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Barack Obama
John McCain
Opposed Iraq war from the start, instead
repeatedly encouraged U.S. to focus on Al
Qaeda and Taliban in Afghanistan. Supported
Kerry in ’04.		 Said Cheney and Rumsfeld were the
“strongest” national security team ever; would
have chosen them as well. (’01) Supported
Bush in ’04.
Barack Obama
John McCain
Economic plan built around addressing
stagnant wages, rising prices, and unfairness
in the tax code.		 “The issue of economics is not something I’ve
understood as well I should.” (1/08)
Barack Obama
John McCain
Often described as “unflappable.” As an
organizer, law student, State Senator and U.S.
Senator, has been able to bridge partisan and
ideological divides.		 Quick to anger and often an impulsive decision
maker; “He doesn’t listen carefully to people
and make reasoned judgments,” according to
a Republican foreign intelligence expert. (’08)
Barack Obama
John McCain
Believes in a strong separation between
church and state. Understands “the critical role
that the separation of church and state has
played in preserving not only our democracy
but also our religious practice.” (’07)		 “The Constitution established the United
States of America as a Christian nation.” (’07)
Reportedly chose Sarah Palin because of
pressure from the Christian Right.
Barack Obama
John McCain
Sen. Joe Biden is among the most highly
respected foreign policy experts in the United
States, serving as the Chairman of the Foreign
Relations Committee.		 Gov. Sarah Palin is a darling of the Christian
Right, has served as governor of Alaska for a
mere 18 months and was first issued a
passport in 2007.
Barack Obama
John McCain
Voted against Justices Alito and Roberts
confirmations. The former law professor is
committed to restoring balance to the Court.		 Said he would he not have appointed “Justice
Ginsberg, Justice Breyer, Justice Souter, and
Justice Stevens.” His favorites included Bush’s
picks, Justices Alito and Roberts. (’08)
Barack Obama
John McCain
Has pledged to end U.S. dependence on
Middle East oil in ten years. Energy plan
combines conservation with investment in both
new and renewable sources of energy.		 Drill here! Drill now! Summer gas tax holiday!
Barack Obama
John McCain
Committed to preventing Iran from obtaining
nuclear weapons; impressed Israeli leaders
with his depth of knowledge and clear
commitment to Israel’s security		 Would continue Bush policies that have
reduced the ability of the United States to
serve as an effective ally to Israel,
strengthened Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas.
Barack Obama
John McCain
Will not privatize Social Security; will ensure
full funding by raising the contribution cap for
income above $250K per year.		 Despite the proven volatility of the stock
market, seeks to implement Bush plan to
privatize Social Security.
Barack Obama
John McCain
Has a 100% voting record on issues important
to NARAL.		 Told a group of evangelicals, “I will be a pro-life
president.” (’08) Has voted anti-choice 123
times out of 126 votes.