Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Issue Comparisons #1 - Picking, Choosing and Labeling

I am in the process of reading through the issue statements posted on the three leading presidential candidates' websites. But before I get to that, two things are immediately telling: what issues are absent from the platforms of each candidate and how each issue is labeled. Here is what you can find on each candidate's website (wording their own):

Sen. John McCain

Economic Stimulus Plan
McCain Tax Cut Plan
Government Spending, Lower Taxes and Economic Prosperity
Straight Talk on Health System Reform
Strict Constructionist Philosophy (unique to McCain)
Human Dignity & the Sanctity of Life
Lobbying & Ethics Reform
Commitment To America's Service Members: Past And Present
Education
National Security
Stewards of Our Nation's Rich Natural Heritage
Protecting Second Amendment Rights (unique to McCain)
America's Space Program (unique to McCain)

Sen. Hillary Clinton

Strengthening the Middle Class
Providing Affordable and Accessible Health Care
Ending the War in Iraq
Promoting Energy Independence and Fighting Global Warming
Improving Our Schools
Fulfilling Our Promises to Veterans
Supporting Parents and Caring for Children
Restoring America's Standing in the World
A Champion for Women
Comprehensive Government Reform
Strengthening Our Democracy
Reforming Our Immigration System
An Innovation Agenda
Creating Opportunity for Rural America

Sen. Barack Obama

Civil Rights
Disabilities
Economy
Education
Energy & Environment
Ethics
Faith
Family
Fiscal
Foreign Policy
Healthcare
Homeland Security
Immigration
Iraq
Poverty
Rural
Service
Seniors & Social Security
Technology
Veterans
Additional Issues

Clicking on a candidate's name will take you to the Issues section of their presidential website.

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