See how they measure up!

Barack Obama's Stance on the Economy
John McCain's Stance on the Economy
Health Care
Obama
As President, Barack Obama will guarantee health coverage for every American and will lower the cost of health care for the average American family by up to $2,500.
McCain
John McCain’s health plan would tax health benefits — imposing a $3.6 trillion tax increase on working families, the largest in American history.
Tax Policy
Obama
Barack Obama will ease the burden on hardworking Americans, offering middle-class tax cuts three times the size of McCain’s.
McCain
John McCain’s economic plan gives Big Oil a $4 billion tax break while 101 million households get no relief at all.
Energy Policy
Obama
Barack Obama will ease American’s burden at the pump, giving American families $1,000 in rebates. Barack will also create five million new jobs by investing in clean energy technologies.
McCain
John McCain’s record on energy puts Big Oil first. McCain has repeatedly opposed alternative energy proposals that help both the environment and working Americans’ pocketbooks.
Trade Policy
Obama
Barack Obama will end tax breaks for companies that send American jobs overseas, and reward companies who create good jobs here at home.
McCain
John McCain keeps tax breaks for companies that send American jobs overseas.
Federal Deficit
Obama
Barack Obama will cut both taxes and spending, implementing a responsible budget that lowers the federal deficit by reducing wasteful spending.
McCain
John McCain’s plan of giving tax cuts to the wealthy and to Big Business will add $3.4 trillion to the national debt, bankrupting America.
Barack Obama's Stance on the Economy
John McCain's Stance on the Economy