McCain and Obama: Viewing the Issues

Below are 3 ways in which Obama and McCain believe they can solve Americas problems. Pick which person's ideas that you believe would set America on the right track. A or B, and then tell me why you picked that letter.


Climate change

A. Says climate change is real and devastating. Says US should consider joining with every other nation in the world to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, if China and India join in.

B. Wants an 80% cut in US greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Wants US to lead global effort to combat climate change. Would invest $150bn over 10 years in clean energy.

Healthcare

A. Has highlighted his record on supporting health care for military veterans. Favours tax incentives to encourage people to get personal health insurance.

B. Backs universal coverage but would not make insurance compulsory, except for children. Subsidies would be provided to make cover more affordable and insurers would be unable to refuse coverage because of pre-existing conditions.

Illegal immigration

A. Co-sponsor of bill which offered an amnesty to illegal immigrants as well as tougher border controls. Says undocumented workers already in the US should be put on path to citizenship.

B. Wants US-Mexico border better policed and backs stricter penalties for employers who hire undocumented workers. Argues that giving illegal immigrants a path to citizenship is not an amnesty if they pay a fine