John McCain Campaign Issues

#1- Abortion: McCain only supports abortion in the case of rape or if the pregnancy puts the woman in immediate danger. The word of the rape victim would be accepted; proof of rape would not be needed. If the woman is a minor, a “family conference” would be required. McCain is against late abortions. Although he has exceptions, he seems to be pro-life.

#2- Education: He believes the parents have the right to chose there child’s school and switch schools if the school isn’t providing for their child. He believes that the right for parents to choose their child’s school is essential to providing a good education. He wants to continue and build upon “No Child Left Behind” to focus on individual students. Also he wants to get higher quality teachers into schools.

#3- Death Penalty: John McCain supports the use of the death penalty for federal crimes and terrorism. He would also seek to expand the crimes where the death penalty could be used. He is against the use of the death penalty on minors.

#4- Environment: He wants preserve our national treasures, such as the Grand Canyon. Also he is for leaving some areas undeveloped and wetland policies that would benefit all. He would to utilize government programs like the Land and Water Conservation Fund to protect and keep undeveloped areas.

#5- Health care: He would institute a refundable tax credit for families and individuals to help them with their healthcare and give them more money to invest in their healthcare. McCain would work to get workers health care “like a member of Congress” and your tax wouldn’t increase. Also he would work to make sure that health care companies would cover preexisting conditions.

#6- Immigration: He wants to secure our borders, prosecute employers who hire illegal immigrants and initiate labor programs to support America’s growing need for workers. When hiring these new workers he would protect American workers from lay-offs. Illegal immigrants could be returned or, if they will work to get American citizenship they can stay.

#7- Iraq War: McCain would continue the war in Iraq until the Iraqi government has become stable and self-governed. He would not allow Iraq to become a shelter for Al-Qaeda and other terrorists. His plans are to bring home U.S. troops to America when Iraq is a self-governing, secured, democratic government. Until these conditions are met he will continue to send more troops to Iraq. He believes we are helping Iraq move in the right direction and he will continue to help until Iraq can get back on its feet.

#8- Economy: McCain approach to the economy is to work on the big stuff and the smaller things will follow. He would initiate policies that would increase the value of the dollar. Lessening our dependence on foreign oil will lower the demand lowering the price. Making a fair tax system that is easy to use would result in taxpayers keeping more of their money. Helping homeowners with high interest mortgages get a more affordable loan would slow our high foreclosure rate.

#9- Poverty: The issue of poverty does not come up that often on his website or on the internet. He has mentioned it is important but doesn’t get into a lot of specifics about what he will do. People Connect is one of the things he did mention that will bring high speed internet service to rural areas. He also mentions training programs and housing assistance.

#10-Stem Cell Research: Although stem cell research can help cure diseases McCain will make sure to maintain moral and ethical dignity. His dedication to moral dignity is why he opposes creating human embryos for research. He does support amniotic fluid and adult stem cell research. Also he supports strict federal guidelines when federal money is used.