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Issues John McCain
Republican
Arizona senator and Vietnam war hero would be oldest man to become president.
Economy
Would cut taxes on middle class families by abolishing the Alternative Minimum tax. Would keep Bush tax cuts, but decrease government spending. Wants to reform social security.
Iraq
Voted for 2003 invasion and says US forces should remain until Iraq is able to defend itself. Backed Mr Bush's troop escalation. Says withdrawal plans could trigger genocide in the region.
Iran
Would concentrate on trying to get a league of democracies to escalate economic sanctions against Iran. Refuses to rule out military solution if necessary to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.
National security
A former Navy pilot who was a POW in Vietnam, he has been a leading voice in efforts to prevent the CIA resorting to "cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment of prisoners".
Climate change 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.
Healthcare
Has highlighted his record on supporting health care for military veterans. Favours tax incentives to encourage people to get personal health insurance.
Illegal immigration
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.
Abortion
Says the landmark 1973 Supreme Court ruling that legalised abortions - Roe v Wade - should be overturned. Would appoint sympathetic new judges and aid state efforts to boost adoption.
Barack Obama
Democratic
The Illinois senator says he can "break partisan logjams" and unite the country.
Economy
Wants to help-middle class families struggling with rising costs and stagnant pay. Wants to reform healthcare and education, and has vowed to renegotiate free trade agreements.
Iraq
Opposed the war in Iraq from the outset and says there is "no military solution". Backs phased withdrawal of troops, and a UN convention to achieve national reconciliation.
Iran
Favours "aggressive personal diplomacy". Would meet Iranian leaders without preconditions. He says they would change their behaviour if they were given incentives to do so.
National security
Wants increased national security funding to be allocated to areas most at risk of attack. He has criticised the Patriot Act, but voted to re-authorise it in 2006.
Climate change
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
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
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.
Abortion
Speaking at a Democratic debate in April 2007, Mr Obama said he trusted women to make their own choices on abortion "in conjunction with their doctors and their families and their clergy".
BBC had it side by side but I couldn't get it to fit on here..
Issues John McCain
Republican
Arizona senator and Vietnam war hero would be oldest man to become president.
Economy
Would cut taxes on middle class families by abolishing the Alternative Minimum tax. Would keep Bush tax cuts, but decrease government spending. Wants to reform social security.
Iraq
Voted for 2003 invasion and says US forces should remain until Iraq is able to defend itself. Backed Mr Bush's troop escalation. Says withdrawal plans could trigger genocide in the region.
Iran
Would concentrate on trying to get a league of democracies to escalate economic sanctions against Iran. Refuses to rule out military solution if necessary to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.
National security
A former Navy pilot who was a POW in Vietnam, he has been a leading voice in efforts to prevent the CIA resorting to "cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment of prisoners".
Climate change 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.
Healthcare
Has highlighted his record on supporting health care for military veterans. Favours tax incentives to encourage people to get personal health insurance.
Illegal immigration
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.
Abortion
Says the landmark 1973 Supreme Court ruling that legalised abortions - Roe v Wade - should be overturned. Would appoint sympathetic new judges and aid state efforts to boost adoption.
Barack Obama
Democratic
The Illinois senator says he can "break partisan logjams" and unite the country.
Economy
Wants to help-middle class families struggling with rising costs and stagnant pay. Wants to reform healthcare and education, and has vowed to renegotiate free trade agreements.
Iraq
Opposed the war in Iraq from the outset and says there is "no military solution". Backs phased withdrawal of troops, and a UN convention to achieve national reconciliation.
Iran
Favours "aggressive personal diplomacy". Would meet Iranian leaders without preconditions. He says they would change their behaviour if they were given incentives to do so.
National security
Wants increased national security funding to be allocated to areas most at risk of attack. He has criticised the Patriot Act, but voted to re-authorise it in 2006.
Climate change
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
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
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.
Abortion
Speaking at a Democratic debate in April 2007, Mr Obama said he trusted women to make their own choices on abortion "in conjunction with their doctors and their families and their clergy".
BBC had it side by side but I couldn't get it to fit on here..
Thankfully, we can rest assured it will never happen.
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