Candidate Research - John McCain (R-Ariz.) Personal Info Birth: Aug 29, 1936 Religion: Baptist On the Issues Abortion: Overturn Roe vs. Wade but keep incest and rape exceptions Gay Rights: Not against same-sex marriage Death Penalty: More death penalty, stricter sentencing Drug Policy: Stricter penalties, stricter enforcement School Vouchers: For vouchers and charters Energy: Supports alternative fuels Gun Control: Supports ban on certain assault weapons, ban cheap guns Health Care: Higher taxes on cigarettes, allow paying extra for choice of doctors Gays in Military: Accepts gays in the military Immigration: Make possible for immigrants to do a job Americans won't do Ethanol: Ethanol is bad for environment and not worth it Social Security: Allow workers to invest privately Tax Reform: For a flat tax system War: Iraq war is necessary Voting Record Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping Voted YES on requiring schools to allow voluntary prayer Voted NO on Bush Energy Policy Voted NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China Voted YES on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows Voted NO on background checks at gun shows Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security Voted NO on redeploying troops out of Iraq by July 2007
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