Candidate: John McCain

Economic Security & Good Jobs
McCain has emphasized deficit reduction over tax cutting. The contrast with George Bush's preference for tax cuts was prominent during the 2000 presidential campaign, and after Bush became president McCain opposed his tax cut proposals. McCain has been a strong supporter of Private Social Security accounts and is against “socialized” health care.
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Quality education
McCain has long supported vouchers for private schools as well as education savings accounts. >>read more

Environment, Energy & Sustainability
McCain has stood out from his fellow GOP candidates by taking on climate change. He has spoken often on the issue arguing it is time to take action on the issue. He has opposed drilling in ANWR and approves of using California's low carbon fuel restrictions as a nationwide standard. >>read more

Health Care
McCain opposes a universal health care system such as those in Canada or Europe, arguing the idea was rejected in the early 1990s. He also opposes raising taxes to pay for better health care opposes requiring everyone to purchase health insurance. >>read more