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Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
Articles on Hillary Clinton
First elected to U.S. Senate: 2000
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Education: JD, Yale University, 1973 and BA, Wellesley College, 1969.
Non-political Experience: Clinton was a lawyer for many years and also worked at the Children's Defense Fund.
Political Experience: Senator (NY) 2000-present, First lady
Main Views:
*Women's rights: Clinton works for equal liberties in the work force and believes in a woman's right to chose abortion.
*Strengthening the economy: Clinton's goals include: lowering taxes for the middle class, making health care a requirement
for all Americans, making education accessible, and strengthening unions.
*War in Iraq: Clinton believes we must immediately begin to pull troops out of Iraq and end the war. The United states
will remain involved through U.N. representatives in helping with mediation and reconstruction funding.
*Environment: by increasing green research funding and setting higher auto efficiency standards, Clinton hopes to make
America independent of foreign oil. In her plan, oil imports would be cut be 2/3. This is about 10 million barrels / day.
Senator Barack H. Obama Jr.
Articles on Barak Obama
First elected to U.S. Senate: 2004
Birthplace: Honolulu, HI
Education: JD, Harvard Law School, 1991 and BA, Columbia University, 1983
Non-political Experience: Obama was a lawyer and lecturer for many years.
Political Experience: Senator (IL) 2004-present, Senator, Illinois State Senate, 1996-2004
Main Views:
*Immigration: Obama hopes to cut down on illegal immigration by creating secure boarders, removing temptation to enter
the United States illegally, and allowing illegal immigrants to become citizens.
*Strengthening the Economy: Obama believes in lowering taxes for the middle class, providing affordable healthcare to
all Americans, supporting small businesses, and strengthening international trade agreements. He also supports equal opportunity
for people with disabilities.
*War in Iraq: Obama believes we must immediately begin to pull troops out of Iraq and end the war. He will focus on creating
refuges for Iraqi's while pressing Iraqi leaders to reconcile.
*Environment: Obama's goals include: reducing carbon emissions 80% by 2050, work to gain oil independence, and improve
energy efficiency.
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Senator John Sidney McCain III
First elected to U.S. Senate: 1986
Birthplace: Panama Canal Zone, Panama
Education: National War College, 1973-1974 and BS, United States Naval Academy, 1958.
Non-political Experience: Navy Liaison, Captain, United States Navy, Vietnam.
Political Experience: House of Representatives, 1982-1986, Senator (AZ), 1987-present
Main Views:
*Human Dignity: Though McCain wants to leave it up to each state to decide on abortion laws and same sex marriage, he
does not support either. Additionally, he opposes Stem Cell Research and believes in protecting second amendment rights, allowing
people to carry a guns.
*Immigration: Secure boarders are essential to stopping illegal immigration. Security systems and screenings must be tighter
at entry points and cargo ports.
*Strengthening the Economy: McCain believes in lowering taxes for the middle class, lowering prices for health care so
it can be affordable to everyone. Helping entrepreneurs and small businesses is also part of his plan.
*War in Iraq: McCain wants to send more troops to Iraq, saying that in order for us to truly be successful, we must continue
to fight. He also hopes to strengthen Iraqi armed forces so they can better protect themselves after America has left.
Willard Mitt Romney
First elected to U.S. Senate: 1986
Birthplace: Detroit, MI
Education: MBA, Harvard Business School, 1975, JD, Harvard Law School, 1975 and BA, Brigham Young University, 1971.
Non-political Experience: Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, and vice president of Bain Capital, Incorporated.
Political Experience: Governor (MA), 2002-2006
Main Views:
*Human Dignity: Though McCain wants to leave it up to each state to decide on abortion laws he is pro life. Additionally
he supports a Federal Marriage Amendment allowing marriage to be between one man and one woman only. McCain also believes
Americans should have the right to safely and responsibly own guns.
*Immigration: By securing boarders and promoting and encouraging legal immigration, Romney hopes to put a stop to illegal
immigration.
*War in Iraq: Romney wants to send more troops to Iraq, saying that in order for us to truly be successful, we must continue
to fight. Without continued involvement, the situation in Iraq could worsen.
*Environment: Romney wants to make America independent of foreign oil by investing more in green research.
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