Where they stand on the issues
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There are many contrasts between John McCain and Barack Obama, the Republican and Democratic candidates for president. McCain is a Vietnam War hero and veteran senator; Obama is a former community organizer and first-term senator. They are separated by a generation. And they have offered very different visions for the future of America. Here is a comparison of where they stand on some of the major issues.
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Education Energy Financial crisis Global warming
Healthcare Housing Immigration Iran
Iraq / Afghanistan Social issues Taxes
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