Go the “Issues” icons at JohnMcCain.com and BarackObama.com. Make a direct comparison as to where the candidates stand –in their own words in their own words – on the following issues. Then select one issue of your own choice. Then answer the questions:

http://www.barackobama.com/index.php

Defense/National Security

Taxes Education

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1. On what issues are Senator Obama and Senator McCain most alike and on which are they most different? Explain. Which candidate had policy positions that are closest to your own views? Explain.

2. Based on the issues studied above, should we describe Barack Obama as a “Liberal” and John McCain as a “Conservative” ? Explain. Are their positions being accurately described by the Media ? Explain.