Candidate Research - Al Gore (D-Tenn.)

Personal Info
Birth: Mar 31, 1948
Religion: Baptist

On the Issues
Abortion: Woman's choice no place for government's decision
Gay Rights: Supports same-sex partnerships but not "marriage" title
Death Penalty: Supports death penalty for deterrence, but carefully
Drug Policy: tougher drug policies, more enforcement
College: more student loans and grants, make 2 years of college free
School Vouchers: Against, spend resources rebuilding public schools
Oil Drilling: no in ANWR and off coasts, protect pristine areas, ban oil and gas drilling off Florida coast
Free Trade: Free and fair trade means economic growth and jobs
Gun Control: Tough gun laws but no ban
Health Care: Wants some form of non-government universal heath care
War: Focus on bin Laden not Iraq
Missile Defense: "Star Wars" is unrealistic and too expensive
Social Security: Against privatization
Tax Reform: Cut taxes for 99% of middle class not wealthiest 1%