Election 2008: Candidates on the Issues http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91822890&ft=1&f=91822890 Curious about where the presumptive presidential nominees stand on immigration, taxes and the economy? Compare Democratic Illinois Sen. Barack Obama and GOP Arizona Sen. John McCain's stances on domestic and foreign policy — plus read lists of their key advisers and listen to their significant speeches. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Election 2008: Candidates on the Issues http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91822890&ft=1&f=91822890 Candidates Focus On Economy, Wall Street Bailout Both presidential candidates had something to say about the economic crisis and the proposed bailout on Saturday, NPR's Debbie Elliott reports. In a written statement Sen. John McCain pointed to his efforts to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as evidence he had tried to ward off the country's financial troubles. But Sen. Barack Obama countered that argument, likening his opponent's financial markets plan to his healthcare plan. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94862534&ft=1&f=91822890 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94862534&ft=1&f=91822890 Both presidential candidates had something to say about the economic crisis and the proposed bailout on Saturday, NPR's Debbie Elliott reports. In a written statement Sen. John McCain pointed to his efforts to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as evidence he had tried to ward off the country's financial troubles. But Sen. Barack Obama countered that argument, likening his opponent's financial markets plan to his healthcare plan.

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]]> Candidates Soft On Medicare On The Trail John McCain wants to revamp Medicare by charging wealthy beneficiaries more for prescription drugs. Barack Obama says he would negotiate for better rates for drugs. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93719631&ft=1&f=91822890 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93719631&ft=1&f=91822890 John McCain wants to revamp Medicare by charging wealthy beneficiaries more for prescription drugs. Barack Obama says he would negotiate for better rates for drugs.

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]]> Candidates Share Interest In Boosting Foreign Aid Both John McCain and Barack Obama have said assistance to poor nations is essential for the United States' image abroad. The development community has jumped on their enthusiasm and is hoping to convince the next president to rethink how foreign aid is delivered. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93375859&ft=1&f=91822890 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93375859&ft=1&f=91822890 Both John McCain and Barack Obama have said assistance to poor nations is essential for the United States' image abroad. The development community has jumped on their enthusiasm and is hoping to convince the next president to rethink how foreign aid is delivered.

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]]> China Plays Modest Role In U.S. Presidential Race China's role on the world stage has not been a major campaign issue for either McCain or Obama, though both have addressed the topic. McCain has called for the release of Tibetan prisoners, and Obama says China offers opportunities for prosperity and cooperation. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93348884&ft=1&f=91822890 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93348884&ft=1&f=91822890 China's role on the world stage has not been a major campaign issue for either McCain or Obama, though both have addressed the topic. McCain has called for the release of Tibetan prisoners, and Obama says China offers opportunities for prosperity and cooperation.

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]]> Candidates Mum On Gay Marriage Debate Both Barack Obama and John McCain have said little about gay marriage from the campaign trail, releasing only written statements when the California Supreme Court legalized it. For both, the topic is risky territory, where they have as much to lose as to gain. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93269018&ft=1&f=91822890 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93269018&ft=1&f=91822890 Both Barack Obama and John McCain have said little about gay marriage from the campaign trail, releasing only written statements when the California Supreme Court legalized it. For both, the topic is risky territory, where they have as much to lose as to gain.

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]]> The Digital Divide Between McCain And Obama Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama use technology in very different ways. Obama is an avid BlackBerry user; McCain favors his Motorola Razr phone and says he rarely uses e-mail or the Internet. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93185393&ft=1&f=91822890 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93185393&ft=1&f=91822890 Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama use technology in very different ways. Obama is an avid BlackBerry user; McCain favors his Motorola Razr phone and says he rarely uses e-mail or the Internet.

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]]> On Russian Disarmament, Candidates Agree Both John McCain and Barack Obama support nuclear disarmament of Russia. McCain, however, wants to go one step further, kicking Russia out of the G-8. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92880494&ft=1&f=91822890 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92880494&ft=1&f=91822890 Both John McCain and Barack Obama support nuclear disarmament of Russia. McCain, however, wants to go one step further, kicking Russia out of the G-8.

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]]> Candidates Strongly Disagree On Abortion If elected, John McCain has said he would appoint Supreme Court justices who would overturn <em>Roe v. Wade</em>. Barack Obama supports abortion rights but has said he's open to restrictions on late abortions. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:16:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92760943&ft=1&f=91822890 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92760943&ft=1&f=91822890 If elected, John McCain has said he would appoint Supreme Court justices who would overturn Roe v. Wade. Barack Obama supports abortion rights but has said he's open to restrictions on late abortions.

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]]> Candidates Split On Homeland Security Spending For John McCain, the best way to stop another domestic terrorist attack is to prevent al-Qaida from gaining a foothold in Iraq and Afghanistan. Barack Obama thinks money spent on Iraq would be better spent on domestic infrastructure to make the U.S. stronger if another attack comes. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92589284&ft=1&f=91822890 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92589284&ft=1&f=91822890 For John McCain, the best way to stop another domestic terrorist attack is to prevent al-Qaida from gaining a foothold in Iraq and Afghanistan. Barack Obama thinks money spent on Iraq would be better spent on domestic infrastructure to make the U.S. stronger if another attack comes.

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]]> Nuclear Power A Thorny Issue For Candidates Republican John McCain says he supports nuclear power. Democrat Barack Obama says it shouldn't be taken off the table. But the issue is a delicate one, and both presidential candidates have chosen their words with care. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92690120&ft=1&f=91822890 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92690120&ft=1&f=91822890 Republican John McCain says he supports nuclear power. Democrat Barack Obama says it shouldn't be taken off the table. But the issue is a delicate one, and both presidential candidates have chosen their words with care.

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]]> Candidates Spar Over Iraq War Policies Barack Obama and John McCain diverge in their approaches to handling the war in Iraq. Obama says he will withdraw troops in his first 16 months in office. McCain wants to evaluate conditions on the ground before pulling troops. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92675414&ft=1&f=91822890 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92675414&ft=1&f=91822890 Barack Obama and John McCain diverge in their approaches to handling the war in Iraq. Obama says he will withdraw troops in his first 16 months in office. McCain wants to evaluate conditions on the ground before pulling troops.

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]]> Candidates' Terror Policies Tough To Distinguish Given that John McCain consistently polls better than Barack Obama on the question of how to fight terrorism, it is in McCain's interest to highlight the policy differences he has with Obama. But there aren't many, according to one counterterrorism expert. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92629601&ft=1&f=91822890 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92629601&ft=1&f=91822890 Given that John McCain consistently polls better than Barack Obama on the question of how to fight terrorism, it is in McCain's interest to highlight the policy differences he has with Obama. But there aren't many, according to one counterterrorism expert.

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]]> Candidates Clash On Impact Of Offshore Drilling John McCain and Barack Obama agree that the price of oil is too high but differ on what to do about it. McCain would allow states to drill offshore for oil. Obama says such drilling wouldn't help lower prices anytime soon, but would have environmental consequences. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92570077&ft=1&f=91822890 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92570077&ft=1&f=91822890 John McCain and Barack Obama agree that the price of oil is too high but differ on what to do about it. McCain would allow states to drill offshore for oil. Obama says such drilling wouldn't help lower prices anytime soon, but would have environmental consequences.

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]]> McCain, Obama Offer Two Paths On Mideast Policy America's role as a mediator between Israelis and Palestinians has been a divisive issue on the campaign trail, with Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain differing in approaches to handling the tense political situation in the Middle East. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92472717&ft=1&f=91822890 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92472717&ft=1&f=91822890 America's role as a mediator between Israelis and Palestinians has been a divisive issue on the campaign trail, with Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain differing in approaches to handling the tense political situation in the Middle East.

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]]> Candidates Diverge On How To Handle Iran Both Barack Obama and John McCain have been explicit that they view Iran with a possible nuclear weapon as a grave threat. They also agree on toughening economic sanctions. But while Obama urges serious U.S.-Iran talks, McCain sees that as a fruitless path. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92391485&ft=1&f=91822890 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92391485&ft=1&f=91822890 Both Barack Obama and John McCain have been explicit that they view Iran with a possible nuclear weapon as a grave threat. They also agree on toughening economic sanctions. But while Obama urges serious U.S.-Iran talks, McCain sees that as a fruitless path.

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