McCain
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
McCain on Cuba
John McCain believes that the current embargo on Cuba needs to stay in place and refuses to send economic aid to the country. He wants Cuban leaders to release political prisoners unconditionally and allow for labor unions and free media. If the Cuban government were to meet all of the criteria he set into place [...]
McCain on Stem Cells
John McCain and Sarah Palin both oppose stem cell research on embryos, especially if the embryo is created specifically for that purpose. They feel that human life should not be created for the sole purpose of being destroyed. However, unlike Palin, McCain feels that if an embryo was already going to be discarded, then it [...]
McCain on Afghanistan
Senator McCain believes that the amount of troops in Afghanistan needs to be increased. He proposes doubling the Afghan army through an international fund put together by the U.S. and its allies. He says if elected he would appoint an “Afghanistan czar” who would work in the White House and report directly to the president. [...]
McCain on Taxes
McCain supports the reduction of corporate taxes by 10%. But voted against Bush tax cuts. Advocates the abolishing of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by creating a “Fair Tax” system, which would basically mean a flat tax. Supports raising increased tax deductions for corporations, as well as new deductions for expenditures for research & development. [...]
McCain on Abortion
Senator McCain is strongly against the act of abortion. He believes that the unborn child has rights that should not and cannot be violated without their consent. He has struggled for much of his political career to do away with abortion. McCain believes that the Supreme Court was wrong in their decision in the Roe [...]
