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John McCain has been called a political "maverick" for his willingness to part with traditional Republican ideology. He is considered a party outsider on issues like immigration and the environment. However, McCain maintains a conservative stance on issues like abortion and the Iraq War.
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Fast Facts
- Planned Parenthood has identified John McCain's voting record as the most pro-life in the senate
- His foreign policy adheres to an interventionist philosophy
- Refused to sign the pledge opposing new or increased taxes
- Emphasized debt reduction over tax cuts
- Led opposition to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
- Supports the inclusion of intelligent design in school curricula
- Believes in a strict interpretation of the Second Amendment
- Supports a continued U.S. presence in Iraq until capable Iraqi forces are established
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Iraq War
McCain believes that the United States should at least maintain, if not increase, its military presence in Iraq until such time as the Iraqi government and military becomes capable of safeguarding its people. Critics of this position argue that the insurgency in Iraq is a byproduct of the U.S. occupation, and will continue until the U.S. withdraws.JohnMcCain.com: Strategy for Victory in Iraq -
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View All John McCain On the Issues Questions (1150) | Ask a QuestionDo you trust John McCain to make important decisions about the future of the Internet? (8 Answers)No, he's not someone who lives and dreams for the future of Internet. He isn't someone who uses the Internet and is one of those people who might believe AOL ... read moreWhere can I find photos of John McCains son, Jack McCain meeting President Obama? (1 Answer)You can find pictures and a video of Barack Obama and Jack McCain hugging here: http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/05/22/obama.mccain/ read moreSince the NYT didnt retract their story, does that mean Vicki Iseman and John McCain did have an affair (2 Answers)No. The NYT has always maintained that the story was always about McCain's relationship with lobbyists and that any implication of an affair was a minor portion of the article, ... read more
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Abortion
- YouTube Video: McCain On Abortion (Time: 0:35)
- Mahalo's Guide to John McCain on Abortion
- LifeNews.com: ...McCain Must Reach Out to Pro-Life Voters to Win (March 5, 2008)
- MSNBC: "McCain Says Roe v. Wade Should Be Overturned" (February 18, 2007)
- Washington Post: "McCain Softens Abortion Stand" (August 24, 1999)
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Taxes and the Economy
- YouTube Video: McCain - I'd Still Vote Against Bush Tax Cuts (Time: 2:41)
- Mahalo's Guide to John McCain on Tax
- Slate Magazine: The McCain Record: Taxes (July 30, 2008)
- CNBC.com: My Interview with McCain’s Economic Brain (March 6, 2008)
- Huffington Post: ...McCain Brings Phil Gramm (January 21, 2008)
- Reuters: "McCain Outlines Economic Stimulus Plan" (January 17, 2008)
- Washington Post: "McCain's Economic Strategy: Bring in Greenspan" (January 17, 2008)
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Energy and the Environment
- YouTube Video: John McCain - Climate change and the environment (Time: 3:42)
- CBS News: How Green Would A President McCain Be? (March 6, 2008)
- CBS News: "John McCain's Hidden Energy Tax" (January 12, 2008)
- Political Intelligence: "McCain Vows to Fight Global Warming" (January 7, 2008)
- MSNBC: "McCain: Energy, Warming are Twin Threats" (April 23, 2007)
- NRDC: "On Earth: Meet Captain Climate" (Spring, 2004)
- AlertNet: McCain's Lonely War on Global Warming (April 1, 2004)
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Education
- YouTube Video: McCain on education (Time: 1:29)
- Mahalo's Guide to John McCain Education
- The Boston Globe: The debate on education (March 1, 2008)
- Journal of Higher Education: "N.H.'s Republican Winner and Higher Education" (January 9, 2008)
- New York Sun: "McCain Touts Bloomberg on Education" (December 13, 2007)
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Foreign Policy and Iraq
- YouTube Video: John McCain on Meet the Press: Stay in Iraq Forever (Time: 5:31)
- Mahalo's Guide to John McCain Iraq
- Mahalo's Guide to John McCain Foreign Policy
- FOXNews.com: McCain explains 100 years in Iraq comment (February 25, 2008)
- Local 10: "McCain Addresses Cuban-American Issues During Stop" (January 21, 2008)
- Salon: "John McCain's Real War Record" (January 17, 2008)
WARNING: Pop-ups - Foreign Affairs: "An Enduring Peace Built on Freedom" (December, 2007)
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Health Care
- YouTube Video: John McCain - Health care (Time: 2:46)
- For Our Grandchildren: Expert Interview: John McCain
- Wall Street Journal: "McCain's Medicine" (October 12, 2008)
- Wall Street Journal: "McCain's Health-Care Divergence" (October 11, 2007)
- MSNBC: "McCain Health Care Plan Aims to Give Options" (October 11, 2007)
