Republican John McCain
Democrat Barack Obama
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Here are some differences between the two candidates for the up coming American Presidential election.
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1) BETTER PAY FOR MEN AND WOMEN:
McCain opposed the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which would have made it easier for women to sue their employers for paying them less than men doing similar work; his campaign said the bill would lead to " a swarm of new lawsuits"
Obama voted for the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act; Cosponsored another bill that would require employers to disclose their pay scales; his rationale is that by doing so, it would help women more easily determine whether they are being discriminated against
2) FIGHTING GLOBAL WARMING:
McCain would cut greenhouse gas emissions 60 percent by 2050; spend $2 billion a year on clean coal; develop nuclear power
Obama would cut greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050; invest $150 billion over 10 years in clean energy; get 25 percent of US electricity from solar, wind, and geothermal sources by 2025
3) PULLING TROOPS FROM IRAQ:
McCain would keep US troops until Iraq can self govern themselves, but aim to withdraw by 2013..........
Obama will begin pulling US troops out of Iraq immediately; withdraw nearly all forces by summer of 2010
4) HEALTH CARE FOR THE UNINSURED:
McCain will provide a health insurance tax credit ($2500 for individuals, $5000 for families) ; those without employer based insurance could use it to buy their own. People who keep their employers plan would now be taxed on it; he'd urge states to help cover high risk patients
Obama will mandate that all employers (except small businesses) provide insurance to workers or contribute to a new national health care plan that uninsured Americans can buy on a sliding scale; Require every child under 18 to have insurance; No one would be turned down because of medical history
5) OVERTURNING ROE VS WADE: (AKA women's reproductive health, which is an issue in the Philippines right now as well)
McCain has consistently voted against CHOICE in his 25 year congressional career; might nominate Supreme Court justices who would reverse Roe vs Wade, which would make abortion illegal in the US
Obama would likely nominate justices who would protect reproductive rights; Would not oppose partial birth abortion bans as long as they include a health exception for women
6) LOWERING GAS PRICES:
McCain will lift bans on offshore drilling in US waters; encourage domestic oil and gas production; proposed a gas tax holiday to temporarily lift the 18.4 cent federal excise tax at the pump
Obama has backed a compromise to allow limited offshore drilling in exchange for encouraging alternative energy and more fuel efficient cars; would levy a tax on oil companies; opposed gas tax holiday
And there you have it in a nutshell.
