Obama
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Obama on Stem Cells
Both Obama and Biden are in strong support of stem cell research. Biden supports it in all forms, but Obama is against creating embryos solely for research. Obama does feel that the American people deserve to get treatment for serious, life threatening diseases and believes that stem cell research can deliver that result. Both also [...]
Obama on Afghanistan
Senator Obama believes that troops levels in Afghanistan need to be increased and says he would seek further assistance from NATO allies with fewer restrictions on their contributions. He says that he would put a focus on training an Afghan security force and establishing a strong Afghan judiciary. Obama proposes to give an additional $1 [...]
Obama on Taxes
He opposed Bush tax cuts. Supported the elimination of the marriage tax penalty and extending of the child tax credit. Proposes eliminating income taxes for seniors making less than $50,000 per year and eliminating all capital gains taxes on start-ups and small businesses. He strongly favors tax cuts for the middle-class and increased taxes on [...]
Obama on Abortion
Senator Obama realizes that abortion is more than just a political hot button. He believes that it is a moral issue and a decision that can only be made by those most involved, especially the women. He understands that nobody and no government can predict all of the situations in which abortion may become an [...]
