SARAH PALIN
Sarah Palin was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on February 11, 1964 to Sarah Heath, and Charles Heath. Her family moved to Alaska when she was just an infant. When Sarah Palin was a child she would go moose hunting with her father before school, and her family and her regularly ran 5 km and 10 km races. Palin attended Wasilla High School, and was head of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In 1982 Sarah Palin enrolled in Hawaii Pacific College but left after her first semester. She then transferred to North Idaho College where she had spent two semesters as a general studies major. After the community college she transferred to the much larger University of Idaho for two semesters. During this time Palin won the Miss Wasilla beauty pageant and was second runner up in Miss Alaska pageant. She left her previous college and transferred to Matanuska-Susitna College in Alaska for one term. The next year she went back to the University of Idaho where she spent three semesters to complete her Bachelor of Science and communications-journalism and graduated in 1987. She worked as a sports reporter for KTUU-TV in Alaska in 1988.
Palin was elected twice to the city council of Wasilla, once in 1992 and the other in 1995. She says the reason she entered politics was because she was concerned that revenue from the Wasilla sales tax was not being spent wisely. Palin served as mayor of Wasilla for two terms from 1996-2002. During Palin’s second term as mayor she proposed construction of a municipal sports center which would be financed by a 0.5 % sales tax increase. In 2002, Palin ran for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor, which ended unsuccessfully. In 2006, Palin ran a clean government platform, and defeated Governor Frank Murkowski in the Republican gubernatorial primary. Her running mate was Sean Parnell, state senator. Despite the fact that she was spending less than her democratic opponent, she wont the gubernatorial election in November, defeating the former governor Tony Knowles, and Palin become Alaska’s first female governor, and the youngest governor in Alaskan history, at age 42. On August 29, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio, John McCain chose Sarah Palin as his running mate. He has said that Palin made a favorable impression on him. Palin is the second woman to run on a major U.S. party ticket. The first was Geraldine Ferraro, a democratic vice presidential nominee in 1984. On September 3, 2008 Palin gave a 40 minute acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention which was watched by more than 40 million viewers. Sarah Palin and Joe Biden are scheduled to participate in a vice presidential debate on October 2, 2008.
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Personal Mission Statement
John McCain-
I will defend our country as I have for the last 54 years.
Barack Obama-
I promise to bring change to American and relief to middle class citizens.
I will defend our country as I have for the last 54 years.
Barack Obama-
I promise to bring change to American and relief to middle class citizens.
Issues: Abortion
OPINIONS
John McCain (Republican)
The Republican standpoint on abortion is Pro-life. He feels that having an abortion is neither socially or morally correct. John McCain voted to prohibit partial birth in 2003. He also voted "yes" for prohibiting funs for groups that perform abortions amendment in 2007 . Sarah Palin, the vice presidential candidate, states she opposes abortion in all cases including rape and incest. The only acception is when a mother's life is being put in danger. She also believes that Roe vs. Wade should be overturned and the decision given to the states.
Barack Obama (Democratic)
The Democratic standpoint on abortion is Pro-choice. Barack Obama opposes any constitutional amendment to change the Supreme court's decision in Roe vs. Wade. He disagrees with the Supreme court's act to ban partial birth abortion, and did not cast a vote on the amendment in 2007. He is also for having late term abortion. Joe Biden, the vice presidential candidate, also supports the Supreme court's Roe vs. Wade. He feels you should protect a woman's right to choose. He however opposes public funding for abortions.
John McCain (Republican)
The Republican standpoint on abortion is Pro-life. He feels that having an abortion is neither socially or morally correct. John McCain voted to prohibit partial birth in 2003. He also voted "yes" for prohibiting funs for groups that perform abortions amendment in 2007 . Sarah Palin, the vice presidential candidate, states she opposes abortion in all cases including rape and incest. The only acception is when a mother's life is being put in danger. She also believes that Roe vs. Wade should be overturned and the decision given to the states.
Barack Obama (Democratic)
The Democratic standpoint on abortion is Pro-choice. Barack Obama opposes any constitutional amendment to change the Supreme court's decision in Roe vs. Wade. He disagrees with the Supreme court's act to ban partial birth abortion, and did not cast a vote on the amendment in 2007. He is also for having late term abortion. Joe Biden, the vice presidential candidate, also supports the Supreme court's Roe vs. Wade. He feels you should protect a woman's right to choose. He however opposes public funding for abortions.
Issues: Education
OPINIONS
John McCain (Republican)
The Republican standpoint on education is they are for the NCLB (No Child Left Behind) act. John McCain feels we need more charter schools, and also homeschooling is allowed if wanted. He also feels that good teachers be rewarded and bad ones to find another career. McCain targets to use $500 million dollars to be investing in virtual schools or online educating. He will spend $250 million for support to the states who are commiting to online education, and another $250 million to help the students pay for online tutors or online courses.
Barack Obama (Democratic)
The Democratic standpoint on education is they agree with the overall goal of the NCLB, but they believe the law has flaws that need to be addressed. Barack Obama ensures access to high-quality early childhood education. He wants to reduce the amount of highschool dropouts by empowering the parents of students to promote good education by taking a greater role in the child's education at home. Barack Obama plans to invest $10 billion dollars to help with increases the number of children for Early Head Start. He wants to propose an annual $4,000 for student tution at public colleges and to make all community colleges in America FREE.
John McCain (Republican)
The Republican standpoint on education is they are for the NCLB (No Child Left Behind) act. John McCain feels we need more charter schools, and also homeschooling is allowed if wanted. He also feels that good teachers be rewarded and bad ones to find another career. McCain targets to use $500 million dollars to be investing in virtual schools or online educating. He will spend $250 million for support to the states who are commiting to online education, and another $250 million to help the students pay for online tutors or online courses.
Barack Obama (Democratic)
The Democratic standpoint on education is they agree with the overall goal of the NCLB, but they believe the law has flaws that need to be addressed. Barack Obama ensures access to high-quality early childhood education. He wants to reduce the amount of highschool dropouts by empowering the parents of students to promote good education by taking a greater role in the child's education at home. Barack Obama plans to invest $10 billion dollars to help with increases the number of children for Early Head Start. He wants to propose an annual $4,000 for student tution at public colleges and to make all community colleges in America FREE.
Issues: Death Penalty
OPINIONS
John McCain (Republican)
McCain says he only supports the death penalty for federal crimes. He voted to prohibit the use of racial statistics in death penalty appeals and to ban the death penalty for minors. He also supports legislation to allow death penalty for terrorism or fatal acts and claims to further expansion of capital punishment for other crimes.
Barack Obama (Democratic)
Obama has written that he thinks the death penalty "does little to deter crime." He supports capital punishment only in cases in which the community is justified in expressing full measure of outrage. Obama disagrees with the Supreme court decision that outlawed the execution of child rapists.
John McCain (Republican)
McCain says he only supports the death penalty for federal crimes. He voted to prohibit the use of racial statistics in death penalty appeals and to ban the death penalty for minors. He also supports legislation to allow death penalty for terrorism or fatal acts and claims to further expansion of capital punishment for other crimes.
Barack Obama (Democratic)
Obama has written that he thinks the death penalty "does little to deter crime." He supports capital punishment only in cases in which the community is justified in expressing full measure of outrage. Obama disagrees with the Supreme court decision that outlawed the execution of child rapists.
Issues: Environment
OPINIONS
John McCain (Republican)
The Republican standpoint on the Environment is John McCain introducted the Climate Stewardship and innovation act in 2007 with Senator Joseph Lieberman. This was designed to significantly reduce the nation's greenhouse gases. This will be accomplished by a combination of trading markets and the deployment of advanced technologies. He also plans to use an alternative source of energy, including nuclear.
Barack Obama (Democratic)
The Democratic standpoint on the Environment is he would would implement economy wide cap and trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Barack Obama wants to make the US a global leader in the effort to combat climate change by leading a new global warming partnership. He also plans to create a technology tranfer program within the Department of energy, which is dedicated to export climate-friendly technologies to develop countries.
John McCain (Republican)
The Republican standpoint on the Environment is John McCain introducted the Climate Stewardship and innovation act in 2007 with Senator Joseph Lieberman. This was designed to significantly reduce the nation's greenhouse gases. This will be accomplished by a combination of trading markets and the deployment of advanced technologies. He also plans to use an alternative source of energy, including nuclear.
Barack Obama (Democratic)
The Democratic standpoint on the Environment is he would would implement economy wide cap and trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Barack Obama wants to make the US a global leader in the effort to combat climate change by leading a new global warming partnership. He also plans to create a technology tranfer program within the Department of energy, which is dedicated to export climate-friendly technologies to develop countries.
Issues: Healthcare
OPINIONS
Barak Obama (Democratic)
Would create a national health insurance program for individuals who do not have employer-provided health care and who do not qualify for other existing federal programs. Does not mandate individual coverage for all Americans, but requires coverage for all children. Allows individuals below age 25 to be covered through their parents' plans. Allows individuals to choose between the new public insurance program and private insurance plans that meet certain coverage standards. The Obama campaign Web site says the coverage would have benefits similar to those offered to Congress through the Federal Employees Benefits Program. Plan would expand eligibility for Medicaid and State's Children's Health Insurance Program. Offer an income-based federal subsidy for people who don't get insurance from an employer or qualify for government plans like Medicaid. Obama estimates the cost at between $50 billion and $65 billion, to be paid for by eliminating Bush tax cuts for those earning over $250,000. Regarding employer contributions toward healthcare costs, the Obama Web site states: "Employers that do not offer or make a meaningful contribution to the cost of quality health coverage for their employees will be required to contribute a percentage of payroll toward the costs of the national plan." The plan calls for small businesses to be exempt from the requirement and some could receive a tax credit that helps reduce healthcare costs, according to the Web site. Says states can continue to experiment with health care plans as long as they meet the minimum standards of the national plan. Proposes investing $10 billion a year during the next five years to implement standards-based electronic health information systems, which would include electronic health records.
John McCain (Republican)
Opposes federally mandated universal coverage. Believes competition will improve the quality of health insurance. Supports health care tax dividends for low-income Americans, medical malpractice reform, improving electronic record-keeping, expanding health savings accounts, and encouraging small businesses to band together to negotiate lower rates with health care providers McCain campaign Web site states, "Families should be able to purchase health insurance nationwide, across state lines, and their policy should follow them from job to job." Says he would reform the tax code to offer choices beyond employee-based health insurance coverage. Under the plan, every family would receive a direct refundable tax credit for $2,500 for individuals and $5,000 for families. Says he would work with governors to develop a "best practice model" that states can follow. The plan would "reflect the best experience of the states to ensure these patients have access to health coverage." Would increase awareness and promote the use of existing children's health insurance programs while expanding community health centers. Says he would foster greater competition in the drug markets "through safe re-importation of drugs and faster production of generic drugs." Says he would promote the rapid deployment of 21st century information systems and technology that allows doctors to practice across state lines. Says on Web site that he would "pass medical liability reform that eliminates lawsuits directed at doctors who follow clinical guidelines and adhere to safety protocols."
Barak Obama (Democratic)
Would create a national health insurance program for individuals who do not have employer-provided health care and who do not qualify for other existing federal programs. Does not mandate individual coverage for all Americans, but requires coverage for all children. Allows individuals below age 25 to be covered through their parents' plans. Allows individuals to choose between the new public insurance program and private insurance plans that meet certain coverage standards. The Obama campaign Web site says the coverage would have benefits similar to those offered to Congress through the Federal Employees Benefits Program. Plan would expand eligibility for Medicaid and State's Children's Health Insurance Program. Offer an income-based federal subsidy for people who don't get insurance from an employer or qualify for government plans like Medicaid. Obama estimates the cost at between $50 billion and $65 billion, to be paid for by eliminating Bush tax cuts for those earning over $250,000. Regarding employer contributions toward healthcare costs, the Obama Web site states: "Employers that do not offer or make a meaningful contribution to the cost of quality health coverage for their employees will be required to contribute a percentage of payroll toward the costs of the national plan." The plan calls for small businesses to be exempt from the requirement and some could receive a tax credit that helps reduce healthcare costs, according to the Web site. Says states can continue to experiment with health care plans as long as they meet the minimum standards of the national plan. Proposes investing $10 billion a year during the next five years to implement standards-based electronic health information systems, which would include electronic health records.
John McCain (Republican)
Opposes federally mandated universal coverage. Believes competition will improve the quality of health insurance. Supports health care tax dividends for low-income Americans, medical malpractice reform, improving electronic record-keeping, expanding health savings accounts, and encouraging small businesses to band together to negotiate lower rates with health care providers McCain campaign Web site states, "Families should be able to purchase health insurance nationwide, across state lines, and their policy should follow them from job to job." Says he would reform the tax code to offer choices beyond employee-based health insurance coverage. Under the plan, every family would receive a direct refundable tax credit for $2,500 for individuals and $5,000 for families. Says he would work with governors to develop a "best practice model" that states can follow. The plan would "reflect the best experience of the states to ensure these patients have access to health coverage." Would increase awareness and promote the use of existing children's health insurance programs while expanding community health centers. Says he would foster greater competition in the drug markets "through safe re-importation of drugs and faster production of generic drugs." Says he would promote the rapid deployment of 21st century information systems and technology that allows doctors to practice across state lines. Says on Web site that he would "pass medical liability reform that eliminates lawsuits directed at doctors who follow clinical guidelines and adhere to safety protocols."
Issues: Immigration
OPINIONS
John McCain (Republican)
The Republican standpoint on Immigration is John McCain co-sponsored bushes immigration reforms by increasing funds and improving boardline security. He plans to impove enforcement of the exsisting laws to provide a legal path of citizenship for some illegal immigrants. John McCain voted to build a 700 mile fence along the United States-Mexico border.
Barack Obama (Democratic)
The Democratic standpoint on Immigration is Barack Obama also supports bushes immigration reforms.
John McCain (Republican)
The Republican standpoint on Immigration is John McCain co-sponsored bushes immigration reforms by increasing funds and improving boardline security. He plans to impove enforcement of the exsisting laws to provide a legal path of citizenship for some illegal immigrants. John McCain voted to build a 700 mile fence along the United States-Mexico border.
Barack Obama (Democratic)
The Democratic standpoint on Immigration is Barack Obama also supports bushes immigration reforms.
Issues: Iraq
OPINIONS
Barak Obama (Democratic)
Opposed use of military force in Iraq. In October 2002, when he was an Illinois state senator, Obama said, "I know that invasion of Iraq without a clear rationale and without strong international support will only fan the flames of the Middle East and encourage the worst rather than best impulses in the Arab world and strengthen the recruitment arm of al Qaeda. I am not opposed to all wars; I am opposed to dumb wars." Voted for war spending bill that would have withdrawn most U.S. troops by March 2008. Had once called for troop withdrawal to begin by the end of 2006. On withdrawal Would redeploy U.S. troops at a pace of one to two brigades a month. The Obama campaign says the proposed schedule would remove them from Iraq within 16 months and be complete by summer 2010. Would maintain residual force to perform specific missions in Iraq, like targeting remnants of al Qaeda, protecting U.S. service members and diplomats, and supporting Iraq's security forces. Would commit $2 billion toward an international effort to support the more than 4 million displaced Iraqis. Would make it clear that the United States seeks no permanent bases in Iraq. Would pursue diplomatic effort to reach a comprehensive compact on the stability of Iraq and the region, including Iran and Syria. Compact would aim to secure Iraq's borders, keep neighboring countries from meddling inside Iraq, isolate al Qaeda, support reconciliation among Iraq's sectarian groups and provide financial support for Iraq's reconstruction and development. The surge Opposed January 2007 "troop surge." In July, Obama said, "I have acknowledged repeatedly that the fact that we put more troops in there helped to quell the violence. The question is whether or not my position, in suggesting that we need to begin a phased withdrawal, we should have begun it earlier, whether that position that I took was a mistake. And I do not believe it was, because I continue to believe that the only way for us to stabilize the situation in Iraq -- I believed it then, and I believe it now -- is for the parties to arrive at a set of political accommodations." Status of Forces Agreement Believes that any Status of Forces Agreement, which allows U.S. military forces to operate within the host country, should be negotiated in the context of a broader commitment by the U.S. to begin withdrawing its troops and forswearing permanent bases. Also believes that any security accord must be subject to congressional approval.
John McCain (Republican)
Voted in 2002 for use of military force in Iraq. Supported Bush veto of war spending bill that would have withdrawn most U.S. troops by March 2008. Was one of the earliest proponents of sending additional American troops to Iraq. On withdrawal Does not believe in setting a withdrawal timetable. During a July interview, McCain said, "anything is a good timetable that is dictated by conditions on the ground. Anything is good. But the timetable is dictated not by an artificial date but by the conditions on the ground." States on campaign Web site, "I do not want to keep our troops in Iraq a minute longer than necessary to secure our interests there. Our goal is an Iraq that can stand on its own as a democratic ally and a responsible force for peace in its neighborhood. Our goal is an Iraq that no longer needs American troops." During a May speech that projected the state of the world after his first term, McCain said, "By January 2013, America has welcomed home most of the servicemen and women who have sacrificed terribly so that America might be secure in her freedom. The Iraq war has been won. Iraq is a functioning democracy, although still suffering from the lingering effects of decades of tyranny and centuries of sectarian tension. Violence still occurs, but it is spasmodic and much reduced." Believes that the United Nations should play a role in supporting provincial governments' elections in late 2008 and the national government elections in 2009. Believes that economic progress is essential to sustaining security gains in Iraq. States that international community should bolster proven microfinance programs to spur local-level entrepreneurship throughout the country. Also believes that Iraq's neighbors should promote regional stability by directly investing the fruits of their oil exports in Iraq. The surge Supported January 2007 "troop surge" and was one of the earliest proponents of the strategy. Stated in July campaign speech, "all the polls said the "surge" was unpopular. ...I chose to support the new counterinsurgency strategy backed by additional troops, which I had advocated since 2003, after my first trip to Iraq. ... Today, the effects of the new strategy are obvious. The surge has succeeded, and we are, at long last, finally winning this war." Status of Forces Agreement Support U.S.-Iraqi negotiations for a Status of Forces Agreement, saying, "while negotiations with the Iraqi government are ongoing, reports indicate that all dates included in the draft security agreement are aspirational goals, based on conditions on the ground. ... We are today negotiating a conditions-based agreement that will enable us to withdraw troops in victory and with honor."
Barak Obama (Democratic)
Opposed use of military force in Iraq. In October 2002, when he was an Illinois state senator, Obama said, "I know that invasion of Iraq without a clear rationale and without strong international support will only fan the flames of the Middle East and encourage the worst rather than best impulses in the Arab world and strengthen the recruitment arm of al Qaeda. I am not opposed to all wars; I am opposed to dumb wars." Voted for war spending bill that would have withdrawn most U.S. troops by March 2008. Had once called for troop withdrawal to begin by the end of 2006. On withdrawal Would redeploy U.S. troops at a pace of one to two brigades a month. The Obama campaign says the proposed schedule would remove them from Iraq within 16 months and be complete by summer 2010. Would maintain residual force to perform specific missions in Iraq, like targeting remnants of al Qaeda, protecting U.S. service members and diplomats, and supporting Iraq's security forces. Would commit $2 billion toward an international effort to support the more than 4 million displaced Iraqis. Would make it clear that the United States seeks no permanent bases in Iraq. Would pursue diplomatic effort to reach a comprehensive compact on the stability of Iraq and the region, including Iran and Syria. Compact would aim to secure Iraq's borders, keep neighboring countries from meddling inside Iraq, isolate al Qaeda, support reconciliation among Iraq's sectarian groups and provide financial support for Iraq's reconstruction and development. The surge Opposed January 2007 "troop surge." In July, Obama said, "I have acknowledged repeatedly that the fact that we put more troops in there helped to quell the violence. The question is whether or not my position, in suggesting that we need to begin a phased withdrawal, we should have begun it earlier, whether that position that I took was a mistake. And I do not believe it was, because I continue to believe that the only way for us to stabilize the situation in Iraq -- I believed it then, and I believe it now -- is for the parties to arrive at a set of political accommodations." Status of Forces Agreement Believes that any Status of Forces Agreement, which allows U.S. military forces to operate within the host country, should be negotiated in the context of a broader commitment by the U.S. to begin withdrawing its troops and forswearing permanent bases. Also believes that any security accord must be subject to congressional approval.
John McCain (Republican)
Voted in 2002 for use of military force in Iraq. Supported Bush veto of war spending bill that would have withdrawn most U.S. troops by March 2008. Was one of the earliest proponents of sending additional American troops to Iraq. On withdrawal Does not believe in setting a withdrawal timetable. During a July interview, McCain said, "anything is a good timetable that is dictated by conditions on the ground. Anything is good. But the timetable is dictated not by an artificial date but by the conditions on the ground." States on campaign Web site, "I do not want to keep our troops in Iraq a minute longer than necessary to secure our interests there. Our goal is an Iraq that can stand on its own as a democratic ally and a responsible force for peace in its neighborhood. Our goal is an Iraq that no longer needs American troops." During a May speech that projected the state of the world after his first term, McCain said, "By January 2013, America has welcomed home most of the servicemen and women who have sacrificed terribly so that America might be secure in her freedom. The Iraq war has been won. Iraq is a functioning democracy, although still suffering from the lingering effects of decades of tyranny and centuries of sectarian tension. Violence still occurs, but it is spasmodic and much reduced." Believes that the United Nations should play a role in supporting provincial governments' elections in late 2008 and the national government elections in 2009. Believes that economic progress is essential to sustaining security gains in Iraq. States that international community should bolster proven microfinance programs to spur local-level entrepreneurship throughout the country. Also believes that Iraq's neighbors should promote regional stability by directly investing the fruits of their oil exports in Iraq. The surge Supported January 2007 "troop surge" and was one of the earliest proponents of the strategy. Stated in July campaign speech, "all the polls said the "surge" was unpopular. ...I chose to support the new counterinsurgency strategy backed by additional troops, which I had advocated since 2003, after my first trip to Iraq. ... Today, the effects of the new strategy are obvious. The surge has succeeded, and we are, at long last, finally winning this war." Status of Forces Agreement Support U.S.-Iraqi negotiations for a Status of Forces Agreement, saying, "while negotiations with the Iraqi government are ongoing, reports indicate that all dates included in the draft security agreement are aspirational goals, based on conditions on the ground. ... We are today negotiating a conditions-based agreement that will enable us to withdraw troops in victory and with honor."
Issues: Energy
OPINION
John McCain (Republican)
The Republican party proposes a national energy strategy that will rely on advanced science and technology in the american industry. He says he would work in reducing the amount of carbon emissions by 60 percent by 2050. He is also in favor of off shore drilling and opposes windfall profits tax on U.S. oil companies.
Barack Obama (Democratic)
The Democratic party wants to invest $150 billion in clean energy over 10 years. Obama does not support federal gas tax holiday he feels as if its a class washington gimmick. He says he wants to give every working family in American a $1,000 energy rebate, and plans to pay for this with part of record profits that the oil companies are making.
John McCain (Republican)
The Republican party proposes a national energy strategy that will rely on advanced science and technology in the american industry. He says he would work in reducing the amount of carbon emissions by 60 percent by 2050. He is also in favor of off shore drilling and opposes windfall profits tax on U.S. oil companies.
Barack Obama (Democratic)
The Democratic party wants to invest $150 billion in clean energy over 10 years. Obama does not support federal gas tax holiday he feels as if its a class washington gimmick. He says he wants to give every working family in American a $1,000 energy rebate, and plans to pay for this with part of record profits that the oil companies are making.
Issues: Poverty
OPINIONS
John McCain (Republican)
McCain promises he will make reducing poverty his top priority. McCain has said that as President he will set aside the needs of special interests to advance interests of American people and the 12 million children who he thinks deserves the opportunity to achieve the American Dream.
Barack Obama (Democratic)
In 2007 Obama worked out a plan to cut taxes for the middle-class citizens and retired citizens by eliminating corporate loopholes and tax breaks. He says that if he was elected President he would aim to creat 20 promising neighborhood, in whivch he would choose places with high levels of poverty crime and love academics achievements. He says that a full network of services will be provide from birth up until college.
John McCain (Republican)
McCain promises he will make reducing poverty his top priority. McCain has said that as President he will set aside the needs of special interests to advance interests of American people and the 12 million children who he thinks deserves the opportunity to achieve the American Dream.
Barack Obama (Democratic)
In 2007 Obama worked out a plan to cut taxes for the middle-class citizens and retired citizens by eliminating corporate loopholes and tax breaks. He says that if he was elected President he would aim to creat 20 promising neighborhood, in whivch he would choose places with high levels of poverty crime and love academics achievements. He says that a full network of services will be provide from birth up until college.
Issues: Stem Cell Research
OPINIONS
John McCain (Republican)
McCain says he opposes embryonic stem cell research that is used to clone human embryos. In 2006 Senator McCain supported a trio of U.S Senates bills which were designed to increase federal funding for adult stem cell research and ban the creation of embryos for research. He said that in 2007 he said he made a tough decision to allow research using a humans embryo but only if it was left over from fertility treatments.
Barack Obama (Democratic)
Obama supports restriction on embryonic stem cell research. He voted for the stem cell research enhancement act of 2005 which had been vetoed by President Bush, this bill would allow funding that would be used on stem cell research.
John McCain (Republican)
McCain says he opposes embryonic stem cell research that is used to clone human embryos. In 2006 Senator McCain supported a trio of U.S Senates bills which were designed to increase federal funding for adult stem cell research and ban the creation of embryos for research. He said that in 2007 he said he made a tough decision to allow research using a humans embryo but only if it was left over from fertility treatments.
Barack Obama (Democratic)
Obama supports restriction on embryonic stem cell research. He voted for the stem cell research enhancement act of 2005 which had been vetoed by President Bush, this bill would allow funding that would be used on stem cell research.
Offshore Drilling
IMPORTANCE
Off shore drilling is importance because it could decrease gas expenses. Off shore drilling is often a harder production than land installation would be but is also more innovative. A negative to this though is it has a bad effect on the economy.
POSITIVES
The postives of Offshore Drilling would be gas prices would continue decreasing if we had a better fuel economy.
NEGATIVES
Offshore Drilling can be harmfull to our environment
BARACK OBAMA'S STANDPOINT
Obama is not in favor of producing more Offshore Drilling and opposing ending the federal moratorium that has protected most of the U.S waters since early 1980s. He said he would however maybe be more in favor of Offshore drilling if it resulted in lower energy costs.
JOHN MCCAIN'S STANDPOINT
McCain said he is in favor of Offshore Drilling. He claims that this could help American families by reducing gas and food prices. He was previously against it but has now decided it is a good idea.
Person Opinion
I personally think that Offshore drilling is a great idea and is good in the sense that it would reduce gas prices and help American Citizens.
Off shore drilling is importance because it could decrease gas expenses. Off shore drilling is often a harder production than land installation would be but is also more innovative. A negative to this though is it has a bad effect on the economy.
POSITIVES
The postives of Offshore Drilling would be gas prices would continue decreasing if we had a better fuel economy.
NEGATIVES
Offshore Drilling can be harmfull to our environment
BARACK OBAMA'S STANDPOINT
Obama is not in favor of producing more Offshore Drilling and opposing ending the federal moratorium that has protected most of the U.S waters since early 1980s. He said he would however maybe be more in favor of Offshore drilling if it resulted in lower energy costs.
JOHN MCCAIN'S STANDPOINT
McCain said he is in favor of Offshore Drilling. He claims that this could help American families by reducing gas and food prices. He was previously against it but has now decided it is a good idea.
Person Opinion
I personally think that Offshore drilling is a great idea and is good in the sense that it would reduce gas prices and help American Citizens.
Nuclear Weapons
IMPORTANCE
The importance of nuclear weapons is mostly security. If people decided to do away with nuclear weapons, you still can't really "un-invent" the making of them. That could result in some "sneaky" country cheating and making them, while others following the treaty would become the victims.
POSITIVES
Postive to Nuclear Weapons is the feeling of security.
NEGATIVE
The negative is that other countries have the advancements to make these weapons too.
BARACK OBAMA'S STANDPOINT
Obama wants to reduce all the nuclear weapons in the world, and plans to eliminate terrorism.
JOHN MCCAIN'S STANDPOINT
John McCain says he thinks it isn't right to say no nuclear weapons, but he also states he is neither for it nor against it.
Personal Opinion
I think that like McCain said you can't really complete erase Nuclear weapons from our world. It is good in sense that it creates security but also we have the threat of being bombed by other countries.
The importance of nuclear weapons is mostly security. If people decided to do away with nuclear weapons, you still can't really "un-invent" the making of them. That could result in some "sneaky" country cheating and making them, while others following the treaty would become the victims.
POSITIVES
Postive to Nuclear Weapons is the feeling of security.
NEGATIVE
The negative is that other countries have the advancements to make these weapons too.
BARACK OBAMA'S STANDPOINT
Obama wants to reduce all the nuclear weapons in the world, and plans to eliminate terrorism.
JOHN MCCAIN'S STANDPOINT
John McCain says he thinks it isn't right to say no nuclear weapons, but he also states he is neither for it nor against it.
Personal Opinion
I think that like McCain said you can't really complete erase Nuclear weapons from our world. It is good in sense that it creates security but also we have the threat of being bombed by other countries.
Global Warming
IMPORTANCE
Global Warming is slowly but surely beginning to affect our environment. Many people are suffering from hunger and thirst because of global warming. The continuous emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane has worsened the situation especially in the most recent years. Due to Global Warming many homes could begin to wash away as a result of the rising sea levels. Scientists also predict that stronger and more destructive tropical systems are to come.
POSITIVES
There really are no positives to Global Warming
NEGATIVES
The global temperature continues to rise, more destructive storms, and houses being washed away by the rising sea levels.
BARACK OBAMA'S STANDPOINT
Barack Obama is all for fixing the problem of Global Warming. He says he plans to fix this first above all other things.
JOHN MCCAIN'S STANDPOINT
John McCain says that he is going to make Global Warming top priorty and wants to fix it above everything else also.
Personal Opinion
I think that Global Warming is becoming an issue. I know we can't completely do away with it because thats just nature but we can do things to slow it down.
Global Warming is slowly but surely beginning to affect our environment. Many people are suffering from hunger and thirst because of global warming. The continuous emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane has worsened the situation especially in the most recent years. Due to Global Warming many homes could begin to wash away as a result of the rising sea levels. Scientists also predict that stronger and more destructive tropical systems are to come.
POSITIVES
There really are no positives to Global Warming
NEGATIVES
The global temperature continues to rise, more destructive storms, and houses being washed away by the rising sea levels.
BARACK OBAMA'S STANDPOINT
Barack Obama is all for fixing the problem of Global Warming. He says he plans to fix this first above all other things.
JOHN MCCAIN'S STANDPOINT
John McCain says that he is going to make Global Warming top priorty and wants to fix it above everything else also.
Personal Opinion
I think that Global Warming is becoming an issue. I know we can't completely do away with it because thats just nature but we can do things to slow it down.
Technology
John McCain (Republican)
John McCain has a broad vision for technology as we know in America. His policies will provide broad pools of capital, low tax for research in American, etc. John McCain says he will strongly encourage investment in innovation.
Barack Obama (Democratic)
Barack Obama plans to protect the openness of the internet. Obama and Biden both believe they can get a true broadband connection to every community in America. They also want to improve Americas competitiveness by ensuring that our goods and services are being treated fairly in foreign markets.
3 comments:
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I liked how you included both positive and negative things and showed little bias. Your blog hit on important parts of Palin’s life and career which made it more interesting. From reading your blog I learned multiple things about Palin and her career. I would however, like to know more about her stance on certain issues and how she plans to fix them.
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