Decision '08
This is a Night for Americans
Barack Obama will be the 44th President of the United States. What makes this moment great is not the historical significance of the first African-American President, but the symbol of hope it represents. The torch has been passed to a new generation that will have a real chance of fulfilling our charter, and become the [...]
Obama on Free Trade
Obama says that one of the first things he would do in office would be to call the leaders of Canada and Mexico and try to amend NAFTA. He also says he would eliminate tax breaks for companies who move overseas. He says that America needs to reinvest in companies that are trying to globalize [...]
McCain on Free Trade
McCain voted in favor of NAFTA in 1993. He believes that free trade is vital to the future of America. McCain says that he is the biggest free marketer and free trader that you will ever see. He is still in favor of NAFTA today.
Obama on Environment
Barack Obama says he would introduce an economy-wide cap-and-trade program to reduce greenhouse gases to levels recommended by scientists. He believes that the United States should be a global leader in the effort to prevent climate change. He says he would create a program within the Department of Energy with the intent of transporting climate-friendly [...]
McCain on Environment
John McCain believes in reducing greenhouse gases through trading markets and the use of advanced technologies. He introduced legislation with Senator Lieberman (I-CT) in 2007 which suggests doing just this. He also proposes that we look more deeply into alternative energy such as nuclear power.
Sarah Palin has not been consistent on her position of global [...]
Obama on Education
Obama believes that high quality education in early childhood is very important and should be easily accessible. He advocates the recruiting and rewarding of expert, accomplished teachers. He says math and science education should be a national priority. He also wishes to reduce the dropout rate. He believes the goals of No Child Left Behind [...]
McCain on Education
McCain believes that we need more charter schools and need to have tougher standards for home school teachers. He believes in and voted for the No Child Left Behind Act, but believes it is only the beginning of education reform. He thinks that high performing teachers should receive monetary incentives to keep up the good [...]
McCain on Economy
McCain supported the Wall Street bailout despite his belief that it should never have been needed. He calls the problems on Wall Street “an outrage,” but recognizes the need for the bailout. McCain advocates the formation of a commission focused on strengthening and streamlining federal agencies responsible for protecting the economy. He desires the creation [...]
Obama on Economy
Obama believes that America currently faces one of the greatest financial crises in history. He supported the $700 billion Wall Street bailout and believes that the bailout prevented countless American businesses from going bankrupt. He believes the financial sector needs a complete reform starting with the oversight of investment banking and including many other conditions. [...]
Obama on Cuba
Barack Obama believes that Cuba needs to work towards democracy. If they were to release political prisoners, allow for a free press, and take other steps to democracy he would lift the embargo on the island nation. Obama wishes to normalize relations with Cuba during his presidency and would meet Cuban leadership without preset conditions, [...]
