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