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The Great Divide: Obama vs. McCain

As election day nears, IBD takes a look at how John McCain and Barack Obama differ in their approaches to the major issues facing the nation.


Part Nine

On Foreign Policy, It's Ace Vs. Amateur

Election '08: In foreign policy, John McCain talks experience, and Barack Obama promises change. The latter gets support abroad, but his old and amateurish ideas are less likely to effect change than his cutting-edge rival's.


Part Eight

McCain: The Energy Candidate

Energy: The gap between the presidential candidates' policies is as wide as the chasm between their parties. McCain prefers proven sources while Obama supports the fantasies pushed by environmentalists.


Part Seven

Rx For Health Care: Private Or Public?

Health Care: It's simple, really. Republicans want to empower consumers and the private sector. Democrats want government running the show, and Nov. 4 may grant them their wish.


Part Six

Obama And Frank: A Farewell To Arms

Defense: How will Barack Obama and friends fund their plan to spread Joe the Plumber's wealth? They intend to beat our swords into welfare checks, leaving America exposed to its mortal enemies.


Part Five

Obama's Bad Case Of Iraqnophobia

Iraq War: We don't have to wait to see Barack Obama tested by a foreign crisis. His judgment was already tested on Iraq and found wanting. John McCain passed the test, and a holocaust was avoided.


Part Four

Money For Nothing

Education: The urge to spend lavishly on schools is part of the Democratic Party's DNA. But fatter budgets would not be balanced by accountability, higher standards or parental choice.


Part Three

Constitutional Crisis

Supreme Court: John McCain wants justices who'll interpret the Founders' intent. Barack Obama wants justices who'll feel your pain and render social justice. Imagine two or three more Ruth Bader Ginsburgs.


Part Two

McCain Won't Need Training Wheels

National Security: Biden's warning that Obama's lack of experience will prompt tyrants and terrorists to "test" him within the first six months can only be seen one way — as a confirmation of our worst fears.


Part One

Stances On Trade Are Worlds Apart

Election '08:John McCain's vocal support of free trade is matched by a stalwart voting record. By contrast, Barack Obama says he's a "free trader" but comes up with ever-snakier excuses that suggest otherwise.

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