Let's compare Sen. Obama's voting record to Sen. McCain's voting record

[Douglas Carpenter]

I have heard some people say that since Sen. McCain is a liberal or moderate Republican - he really wouldn't be that bad. After all he is against torture, he supported campaign finance reform and he accepts the scientific consensus about global warming.

But let's take a look and compare how different their voting records actually are.

Let's see if Sen. McCain is REALLY such a moderate or liberal Republican or a maverick:

All figures are interest group ratings from 2007, except when those figures were not available, in such cases I will post the ratings from 2006 or 2005-2006:

The link for Sen. McCain's ratings on Project Vote Smart:

http://www.votesmart.org/issue_rating_category.php?can_id=53270&type=category&category=45&go.x=10&go.y=12

The link for Sen. Obama's ratings on Project Vote Smart:

http://www.votesmart.org/issue_rating_category.php?can_id=9490

Abortion Issues

In 2007 NARAL Pro-Choice America gave Senator Obama a grade of 100.

In 2007 NARAL Pro-Choice America gave Senator McCain a grade of 0.

Animal Welfare Issues

Senator Obama supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 75 percent in 2007.

Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 25 percent in 2007.
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Civil Rights and Human Rights Issues

2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Senator Obama a grade of 80.

2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Senator McCain a grade of 50.
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2007 Senator Obama supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 85 percent in 2007

2007 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 15 percent in 2007.
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2006 Senator Obama supported the interests of the Americans United for the Separation of Church and State 100 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans United for the Separation of Church and State 33 percent in 2006.
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2005-2006 Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 83 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 33 percent in 2005-2006.
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2005-2006 Senator Obama supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 89 percent in 2005-2006

2005-2005 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 33 percent in
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Conservative Issues

Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 7 percent in 2007.

Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 80 percent in 2007.
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Education Issues

2007 National Education Association gave Senator Obama a grade of A.

2997 National Education Association gave Senator McCain a grade of F.
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Senator Obama supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 100 percent in 2007

Senator McCain supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 0 percent in 2007.
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Energy Issues

2005-2006 Senator Obama supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 100 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.

2005-2006 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 17 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.
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Environmental Issues

2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to League of Conservation Voters's position, Senator Obama received a rating of 67.

2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to League of Conservation Voters's position, Senator McCain received a rating of 0.
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Family and Children Issues

2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Children's Defense Fund's position, Senator Obama received a rating of 60.

2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Children's Defense Fund's position, Senator McCain received a rating of 10.
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(The Family Research Council is an extremely right-wing organization founded and lead by Dr. James Dobson)

2007 In 2007 Family Research Council gave Senator Obama a grade of 0.

In 2007 Family Research Council gave Senator McCain a grade of 42.
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Foreign Aid and Policy Issues

Senator Obama supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 81 percent in 2007

Senator McCain supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 0 percent in 2007.
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Senator Obama supported the interests of the Peace Action 67 percent in 2006

Senator McCain supported the interests of the Peace Action 50 percent in 2006
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Senator Obama supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 83 percent in 2005-2006.

Senator McCain supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 25 percent in 2005-2006
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Health Issues

Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 100 percent in 2007.

Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 0 percent in 2007
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Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 100 percent in 2005-2006

Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 0 percent in 2005-2006.
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Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Nurses Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Nurses Association 20 percent in 2005-2006.
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Labor

Senator Obama supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2007.

Senator McCain supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 0 percent in 2007.
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Senator Obama supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 75 percent in 2007.

Senator McCain supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 8 percent in 2007.
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Liberal

Senator Obama supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 75 percent in 2007

Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 10 percent in 2007.
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Senator Obama supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 95.5 percent in 2007.

Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 40 percent in 2007

[Aloha Spirit]

1. Thanks for compiling this! The one that I can't get over is the National Education Association

National Education Association gave Senator McCain a grade of F.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

6. He stands for everything Bush does on education.

That's practically a guaranteed F.

[NotThisTime]

2. Wow, it's like the tale of two planets...

[NJmaverick]

3. Excellent work

well done! It's nice to get back to an issues driven campaign.

[FSogol]

4. K&R. The choice is clear.

:-)

[bcoylepa]

5. this is what the election is about

thanks for this - most people don't take the time
it's important to keep McCain's feet to fire

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

7. Ralph Nader: But... but... Democrats and Republicans are EXACTLY THE SAME!!!#O!$JO@$!

For certain, we will hear plenty of this asinine talk from morons over the next several months.

[JimGinPA]

8. Very Nice Work!

Bookmarked.

K&R

[JPZenger]

9. Kick the good posts to the top, let the crap quickly sink

Thanks for a good post. We need to kick these types of posts to the top, and restain ourselves from responding to all the aggravatingly crappy posts. Let those babies quickly sink into oblivion.

[Douglas Carpenter]

27. thank you - the General Election is going to be here before we know it!

[frickaline]

10. ty for this, K&R

[Douglas Carpenter]

11. thanks for all the kicks and recommends while I was out to the store

Let's educate people about the difference.

Remember Sen. Obama got an A from the National Education Association and Sen. McCain got a much deserved F.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

12. I would like to see a comparison of the military/veterans voting records

Does anyone know where to look?

[Douglas Carpenter]

13. Here is the Veterans Issues interest goups ratings for you:

unfortunately there was not enough material to make a comparison on military issues

link for Sen. McCain:

http://www.votesmart.org/issue_rating_category.php?can_id=53270

link for Sen Obama:

http://www.votesmart.org/issue_rating_category.php?can_id=9490&type=category&category=66&go.x=9&go.y=15

Veterans Issues

2006 Senator Obama supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 80 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 20 percent in 2006.
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2006 In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Obama a grade of B+.

2006 In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator McCain a grade of D.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

16. FANTASTIC!! Why didn't I think of Vote Smart?!??!

[NotThisTime]

30. I knew McCain's record on Veteran's was poor, had no idea it was this poor.... literally...

[Turn CO Blue]

14. K, B & R!!! Bookmarking for future reference.

[Coexist]

15. K & R & B

[KAZ]

17. Excellent info Douglas Carpenter! K&R

[Douglas Carpenter]

18. thanks

[LiberalAndProud]

19. Issues schmissues ... Gve me scandals!

Please don't distract me from the manufactured scandal of the day.

[Douglas Carpenter]

20. that does seem to get a lot more interest

[Unbowed]

21. Good grief, McCain doesn't seem to be good for anyone...even dogs.

Animal rights 25% - sheesh. We know human rights wasn't big with this guy, but he's even against pooches.

McCain hates puppies! <==== like that slogan

[Douglas Carpenter]

22. when you're bad for nurses, teachers, veterans and cats and dogs...what do you have?

[Douglas Carpenter]

24. kikle

[Douglas Carpenter]

23. any more kicks and recommends!?

[kevinmc]

25. K&R n/t

[Douglas Carpenter]

26. and another kikle

[D23MIURG23]

28. Everyone should view this.

[zulchzulu]

29. Nicely done k&R n/t

[Douglas Carpenter]

31. one more kickle

[lonestarnot]

32. When I saw this thread on the Greatest page. I had to run over and and

bookmark. Thank you! Now I'm outta here! :evilgrin:

[BlooInBloo]

35. It's getting much better here! Really it is!

:hi:

[Douglas Carpenter]

49. and thank you very much

[Swamp Rat]

33. Who voted for endless war, death and hatred to humankind?

[tyedyeto]

34. Thank you for these stats n/t

[Blondiegrrl]

36. My favorite:

Senator Obama supported the interests of the Americans United for the Separation of Church and State 100 percent in 2006.

But ... but ... PASTORGATE!!11!!!1MUSLIMS!!!11!!!



:rofl:

[cliffordu]

37. World Class Post!! Thanks - I just stole a copy to mail to everyone I know!!

K&R

[Douglas Carpenter]

38. you STOLE it?

that's cool please do..

[Douglas Carpenter]

39. /

[Douglas Carpenter]

40. one kick

[Douglas Carpenter]

41. one more

[Douglas Carpenter]

42. a kik

[Thrill]

43. LMAO. How does a Democrat justify voting for McCain??????

[Douglas Carpenter]

44. I think when people calm down and think about it -- reason will prevail

[Scooter24]

45. Thanks for this post! Bookmarking

[cabbage08]

46. nice work

:kick:

[Douglas Carpenter]

47. thanks

[Douglas Carpenter]

48. thanks

[slinkerwink]

50. thanks for this post!

[truth please]

51. My God anyone that is part of a union should run

away from John McCain. He does not support them at all. Hopefully all the women that say they're going to vote McCain will read this post. He's not a Maverick he's a Republican through and through.

[stillcool]

52. thanks for posting this.....