Presidential Voter Guide
2008 Produced by: Peace Action
John McCain
Barack Obama
NO
NO
Supports the Development of New US Nuclear Weapons.
YES
NO
Abolish Nuclear Weapons Worldwide.
NO
YES
YES
YES
Engage Iran in Broad-based Diplomatic Negotiations.
NO
YES
Prohibit Torture and Obey Laws and Treaties on the Humane Treatment of Prisoners.
YES
YES
Cut Military Spending in order to Fund Human Needs
NO
NO
Supports a Safe, Orderly and Speedy withdrawal of all US Troops, Contractors, and Bases from Iraq.
Keep the Option of a Military Attack on Iran "On the Table."
This non-partisan voter guide outlines the candidates’ positions on three of Peace Action’s main issues: the occupation of Iraq, promoting diplomacy with Iran and the abolition of nuclear weapons. The positions regarding these issues were established through rigorous research, grassroots bird dogging, and candidate questionnaires.