An issue in America now is energy and the environment. Oil is a big problem and John McCain thinks we should keep drilling for oil along the coast. He also wants to find a scientist who can build a long-lasting electrical car battery. McCain wants to build 45 new nuclear power plants and encourage developing new biofuels.
But on the other hand Barack Obama says ‘we simply cannot … drill our way out of this problem’ he thinks the search for oil will not succeed for at least 7 years. Instead Obama wants to invest $150 billion in a ‘major commitment’ to develop wind power and other ‘clean energy’.
Another issue is the economy. People are losing jobs and homes; America is also facing its largest budget deficit ever. John McCain says ‘jobs are the most important thing our economy creates.’ He believes that cutting taxes to small businesses and corporations allows them to create jobs. He also wants to make bush’s two tax cut permanent and the senator’s economic plan also means reduce government spending.
Barack Obama ‘would roll back the bush tax cuts on the wealthiest Americans.’ Obama would raise taxes on people who makes more then $250,000 and on large corporations. Obama promises to create jobs by investing in highways, schools, public transportation, and other elements of the country’s infrastructure.
Immigration is another issue. Obama voted for 700 miles of new border fencing. He would not ''bully'' any landowners to put up fencing if they don't want it. Obama supports letting illegal immigrants stay if they earn to be a citizen and follow rules and fines.
McCain voted for 700 miles of fencing . He would require fencing, the frederal government and private landowners would compromise to get the fences built. He also supported to let illegal immigrants stay but wasn't specific what he would do with them.
Nicole
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