John McCain compared to Barack Obama

Will the economic policies of the Obama Administration lead the U.S. towards socialism? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should governments nationalize insolvent banks in response to the financial crisis? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Should the Obama Administration issue a statement in support of the Iranian election uprising? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should President Obama release new photos depicting U.S. detainee abuse? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Is Kathleen Sebelius a good choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should Congress investigate the Bush Administration's interrogation policies? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Should the Department of Justice prosecute CIA officials who carried out Bush Administration interrogation methods? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Should memos about CIA torture techniques have been released by the Obama Administration? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should Congress enact the Employee Free Choice Act? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. build a missile defense shield? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Was it appropriate for the Obama Administration to force GM's CEO Rick Wagoner to resign? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

How do you rate the Obama Administration's handling of the auto bailout? John McCain Unsatisfactory Barack Obama Satisfactory

Should the U.S. federal government provide financial support to its auto industry? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Can the U.S. stabilize Afghanistan? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Which top seed will advance furthest in the 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament? John McCain University of North Carolina Barack Obama University of North Carolina

Should all troops be removed from Iraq at the end of President Obama's 19-month timetable? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Should the U.S. provide additional financial assistance to Mexico's war on drugs? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Has the 'War on Drugs' been effective in curbing illegal drug use? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Should the government regulate the cost of healthcare? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should Timothy Geithner remain Secretary of the Treasury? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the United States allow Mexican trucks to transport goods on U.S. highways? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should Congress implement a payroll tax holiday in light of the recession? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the economic stimulus plan include a 'Buy American' provision? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Should Congress pass President Obama's $819 billion stimulus package? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

What is your view of the $825 billion stimulus price tag? John McCain Too high Barack Obama Sufficient

Should President Bush pardon Scooter Libby? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Should Congress delay the transition to digital TV? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Is Hillary Clinton a good choice for Barack Obama's Secretary of State? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Is there convincing evidence that a higher being exists? John McCain Yes. Barack Obama Yes.

Has Title IX been effective? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should undocumented immigrants be granted in-state tuition benefits? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the Treasury Department block severance packages for Fannie and Freddie corporate executives? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should Congress increase the cap on federally insured bank deposits? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should governments infuse capital directly into failing banks as part of their response to the financial crisis? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should John McCain and Barack Obama suspend their campaigns until Congress passes a bailout plan? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should AIG have been bailed out by the federal government? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Which candidate is more substantive on the issues? John McCain John McCain Barack Obama Barack Obama

Was Joe Biden a good choice for Obama's vice presidential candidate? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should Congress pass legislation to mandate network neutrality on the Internet? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should the government allow same-sex couples to adopt children? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should Georgia become a member of NATO? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should political officials boycott the Beijing Olympics' opening ceremony? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Is Iraq engaged in a civil war? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

What should be the United States' strategy in Iraq? John McCain Keep military forces in Iraq until the Iraqi government is stable. Barack Obama Gradually withdraw military forces from Iraq over the next year regardless of the country's political climate.

Should the U.S. institute a national ID card system? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should the U.S. set up permanent military bases in Iraq? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Should the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) include immunity for telecom companies? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should health insurance pricing favor those who meet physical standards? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should President Bush be impeached? John McCain No. Barack Obama No.

Should the U.S. reinstate the draft? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Should morality and religion play a role in the making of public policy? John McCain Absolutely. Barack Obama Absolutely.

Do people have a right to affordable healthcare? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should Israel support the creation of a Palestinian state? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should Israel recognize Hamas as the leaders of the Palestinian Authority? John McCain No. Barack Obama No.

What should be done to Social Security? John McCain Personal accounts should be created to put the funds into the control of the individual contributor/beneficiaries. Barack Obama The plan should be tweaked to account for expected changes in the population and economy.

Has the surge in military troops made progress in Iraq? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. end agricultural subsidies? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should the government offer cash rewards to citizens for developing new technology? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Is military experience an important qualification for the presidency? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should the federal government subsidize Amtrak? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Was MoveOn.org's "General Betray Us" ad appropriate? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Should the Fairness Doctrine be reinstated? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Should the death penalty be available in cases of child rape? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should Congress pass the Webb-Hagel G.I. Bill? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should governments subsidize property insurance coverage for natural disasters? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. enact the Free Flow of Information Act? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should Congress lift the ban on offshore oil drilling? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Who will win the 2008 presidential election? (time remaining: 92 days, 14 hours, 10 minutes) John McCain John McCain Barack Obama Barack Obama

Does the government that governs least govern best? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should corporations pay heavier taxes on windfall profits? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. increase the cap on visas for skilled workers? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should Title IX apply to college sports? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the social security payroll tax apply to annual income earned beyond $97,500? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. recognize Hamas as the elected Palestinian government? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Were George W. Bush's comments to the Knesset appropriate? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should the U.S. pass the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should Congress suspend the gas and diesel tax from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2008? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Has the invasion of Iraq been successful? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should adults be required by law to purchase health insurance? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Was Barack Obama's remark about small-town voters elitist? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should the Federal Reserve have more authority to supervise financial institutions? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should American schools offer bilingual classes for native Spanish-speakers? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should abstinence-only sex education be taught in schools? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should marijuana be legalized for medicinal use? John McCain No. Barack Obama Yes.

What impact will globalization ultimately have on America? John McCain Benefit Barack Obama Benefit

Should the U.S. do more to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa? John McCain Yes. Barack Obama Yes.

Should Congress place a moratorium on earmarks? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should Al Gore win the Nobel Peace Prize? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should the government provide financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Which number one seed will go furthest in the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament? (expired: 2008-04-07 06:00 PM) John McCain North Carolina Barack Obama North Carolina

Can the use of torture as an interrogation technique be justified? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Does Iran pose a significant threat to America's national security? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Will the U.S. economy go into recession in 2008? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

What effect has Fidel Castro had on Cuba? John McCain Negative Barack Obama Negative

Should Kosovo be recognized as an independent state? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should President Bush's federal tax cuts be made permanent? John McCain Yes. Barack Obama No.

Which should have the higher priority in the War on Terrorism? John McCain Iraq Barack Obama Afghanistan-Pakistan region

Should the U.S. enact a constitutional amendment prohibiting the burning of the American flag? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Would a universal healthcare system require a tax increase? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. implement a single-payer health care system? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Should the U.S. expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Is the Military Commissions Act of 2006 constitutional? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should the U.S. ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should NATO enforce a no-fly zone across Sudan? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the display of the Confederate flag be allowed on government property? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Which plan would be more effective at reducing greenhouse gas emissions? John McCain Cap and trade system Barack Obama Cap and trade system

Should the U.S. implement a guest-worker program? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. store nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain, Nevada? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should 'waterboarding' be characterized as torture? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Can global warming be stopped? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should teachers receive performance-based merit pay? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should presidential candidates refuse to accept money from lobbyists? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad be allowed to tour the World Trade Center site? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Should the federal government increase higher education subsidies for low-income students? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Is President Bush's immigration proposal equivalent to amnesty? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Should the President order domestic warrantless wiretaps to combat terrorism? John McCain No. Barack Obama No.

Should Congress fund a troop surge in Iraq? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should the U.S. take military action in Pakistan? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should marriage be defined as a union between one man and one woman? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the Guantanamo detention center be closed? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should scientists pursue embryonic stem cell research? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. promote democracy through military force? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

What should be done with the Guantanamo detainees? John McCain They should be tried and prosecuted by courts, just like any other prisoner. Barack Obama They should be tried and prosecuted by courts, just like any other prisoner.

Should Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resign? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. military maintain its "Don't ask, don't tell" policy? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should the U.S. government subsidize corn-based ethanol? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should candidates' personal lives play a role in campaigns? John McCain No Barack Obama No

What should be the U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan? John McCain Increase troop levels Barack Obama Increase troop levels

Does the Second Amendment permit any restriction on an individual's right to purchase firearms? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Is the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act constitutional? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

What is your view on gun control laws? John McCain Current gun control laws are too strict. Barack Obama There should be more measures restricting the right to own and carry a firearm.

Should the government negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Do Don Imus' comments regarding the Rutgers women's basketball team warrant his termination? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. negotiate with Syria directly? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. build more nuclear power plants? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the government issue vouchers for private school tuition? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should private schools receive public funding? John McCain Yes. Barack Obama No.

Should the FDA regulate tobacco products? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

How should presidential campaigns be funded? John McCain Public financing system Barack Obama Public financing system

Should the U.N. impose sanctions on Iran? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the government regulate marriage? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. be a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO)? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. government provide universal healthcare? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Has the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) been effective? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should the government regulate greenhouse-gas emissions? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. use a flat tax system? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should the U.S. join the International Criminal Court? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should Iraq be the central front in the war on terror? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Based on the information available now, was the invasion of Iraq justified? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Does stability in Iraq affect national security in the United States? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should Roe v. Wade be overturned? John McCain Yes. Barack Obama No.

Should the U.S. negotiate with Iran directly? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should Congress eliminate the estate tax? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

What parental involvement should be required in the abortion decision of a minor? John McCain Parental Consent Barack Obama None

Should Social Security include private retirement accounts? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Is global warming a problem primarily caused by humans? John McCain Higher average temperatures are partly or entirely the result of human actions Barack Obama Higher average temperatures are partly or entirely the result of human actions

Should the U.S. permit the import of prescription drugs from Canada? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Has the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act been effective? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should the U.S. build a fence along the Mexican border? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Is the U.S. safer from terrorism today than it was before 9/11? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should the U.S. set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. deploy more troops to Iraq? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should John Bolton's nomination be approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should the federal government subsidize the creation of new stem cell lines? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

How does outsourcing affect the U.S. economy? John McCain Improves it. Barack Obama Weakens it.

Should a woman in the first trimester have unrestricted legal access without exceptions to terminate her pregnancy? John McCain No Barack Obama Yes

Should people residing illegally in the United States be offered a path to citizenship? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. have signed the Kyoto Treaty? John McCain Yes. Barack Obama Yes.

Is global warming a problem that humans must take actions to address? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should prayer be permitted in public schools? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. act to stop the genocide in Darfur, Sudan? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should the U.S. Constitution be amended to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Should states be forced to fund the federally mandated No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Should Congress increase the federal minimum wage? John McCain Yes. Barack Obama Yes.

Based on the information available at the time of the invasion of Iraq, was it justified? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

Should the U.S. allow oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)? John McCain No Barack Obama No

Are there circumstances under which you support capital punishment? John McCain Yes Barack Obama Yes

Should Samuel Alito be confirmed for the Supreme Court? John McCain Yes Barack Obama No

What are the appropriate next steps that the U.S. should take with Iran? John McCain Diplomatic measures or pressure Barack Obama Diplomatic measures or pressure