Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John Mccain Side-By-Side
Want to know exactly where Barack Obama and John McCain stand on the issues that affect women? The Planned Parenthood Action Fund has compiled a side-by-side comparison of the presidential candidates' stances on women’s health. You can also learn more about McCain's rigid anti-women's health stance.
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Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) |
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) |
Record Sen. Obama has earned a 100 percent rating on women's health issues from the Planned Parenthood Action Fund during his tenure in Congress. |
Record Sen. McCain has consistently voted against women's health and reproductive freedom throughout his career, earning him a zero percent rating from the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. |
On Planned Parenthood A supporter of Planned Parenthood, Sen. Obama gave an impassioned speech about reproductive rights at a Planned Parenthood Action Fund conference last year. |
On Planned Parenthood Sen. McCain voted specifically to de-fund Planned Parenthood (Vitter amendment, S. Amdt 3330 to HR 3043, vote 379, 10/18/07) |
On Roe v. Wade Sen. Obama supports Roe v. Wade and is a co-sponsor of the Freedom of Choice Act. |
On Roe v. Wade Sen. McCain says, "I do not support Roe versus Wade. It should be overturned." (Associated Press, 2/19/2007) |
On Birth Control Sen. Obama supports coverage of prescription birth control by insurance companies. (Contraceptive Equity in Health Insurance Act, Illinois State Senate, 07/03) |
On Birth Control Sen. McCain voted against requiring health plans to cover basic birth control. (3/11/03 Roll Call 45) |
On Family Planning Sen. Obama has sponsored or co-sponsored numerous bills to increase funding for family planning that will prevent unintended and teen pregnancies. (Prevention First Act, Communities of Color Teen Pregnancy Act) |
On Family Planning Sen. McCain opposes funding to prevent unintended pregnancies and teen pregnancies. (3/17/05 Roll Call 75) |
On Global Gag Rule Sen. Obama opposes the global gag rule. (4/05/05 Roll Call 83) |
On Global Gag Rule Sen. McCain supports the global gag rule. (4/05/05 Roll Call 83) |
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On Emergency Contraception Sen. McCain voted against emergency contraception for rape survivors. (3/17/05 Roll Call 75) |
On Sex Education Sen. Obama supports medically accurate, comprehensive sex education. (Responsible Education About Life [REAL] Act) |
On Sex Education Sen. McCain opposes medically accurate, comprehensive sex education programs. (7/25/06 Roll Call 214) |