The Issue: Election 2008
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 THE ISSUESTradeObama: Has said he will renegotiate NAFTA if elected. Proponent of “fair trade” agreements that include environmental and labor protections. McCain: Strong advocate of “free trade.” Wishes to NAFTA to include other Western Hemisphere nations. Taxes:Obama: Wants to repeal Bush tax cuts and offer tax breaks to middle class families. Will increase taxes on top earners. Would raise taxes on capital gain and dividends. Would enact windfall profits tax on big oil. McCain: Wishes to make Bush tax cuts permanent. Supports a federal gas tax holiday, essentially forgiving taxes on gasoline for a set period of time. Would lower estate and capital gains taxes. EnergyObama: Plans to invest $150 billion over next 10 years to create the next generation of alternative energies. Has said his plan will create 5 million new “green jobs.” Will cut emissions standards 80 percent by 2050. McCain: Proponent of expanded offshore drilling to meet energy needs. Would expand use of nuclear technology to lessen dependence on foreign oil. Health CareObama: Would mandate coverage for all children. Would create national public insurance program that would provide low-income families with affordable insurance that is similar to that of federal employees. Supports universal health care. McCain: Plans to offer $5,000 refundable tax credit for families to help pay for health care costs. Would allow purchase of health insurance across state lines. Opposes universal health care. Social SecurityObama: Opposes privatizing Social Security. McCain: Supports privatization. LaborObama: Supports Employee Free Choice Act, making it easier for workers to unionize. Would ban permanent replacement of striking workers. McCain: Opposes Employee Free Choice Act. IraqObama: Originally opposed war. Now calls for gradual withdrawal of forces. Opposed the surge. McCain: Initially supported the war. One of the biggest advocates for the surge. Would keep troop levels consistent. |
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