I have tried to do my best to keep up with this Presidential debate, especially since this will be the first time I will get to vote for President!
I couldn't really find one specific issue that really stood out to me, so I decided to share this website that really gets down to the main points of each candids' opinion.
It's awesome check it out!
But I'll list a few just because :)
ABORTION & BIRTH CONTROL
OBAMA:
Supports abortion rights. Health care law requires
contraceptives to be available for free for women enrolled in workplace
health plans.
ROMNEY:
Opposes abortion rights. Previously supported them. Says
state law should guide abortion rights, and Roe v. Wade should be
reversed by a future Supreme Court ruling. Said he would end federal aid
to Planned Parenthood.
WAR
OBAMA:
Ended the Iraq war,
increased U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan then began drawing down
the force with a plan to have all out by the end of 2014. Approved U.S.
air power in NATO-led campaign that helped Libyan opposition topple
government. Major cuts coming in the size of the Army and Marine Corps
as part of agreement with congressional Republicans to cut $487 billion
in military spending over a decade.
ROMNEY:
Endorses 2014 end to U.S. combat in Afghanistan, subject
to conditions at the time. Would increase strength of armed forces,
including number of troops and warships, adding almost $100 billion to
the Pentagon budget in 2016.
IMMIGRATION
OBAMA:
Issued directive in June that immigrants brought illegally
to the United States as children be exempted from deportation and
granted work permits if they apply. Took the temporary step after
failing to deliver on promised immigration overhaul, with the defeat of
legislation that would have created a path to citizenship for young
illegal immigrants enrolled in college or enlisted in the armed forces.
Says he is still committed to it. Government has deported a record
number of illegal immigrants under Obama.
ROMNEY:
Favors U.S.-Mexico border fence, opposes education
benefits to illegal immigrants. Opposes offering legal status to illegal
immigrants who attend college, but would do so for those who serve in
the armed forces. Establish an immigration-status verification system
for employers and punish them if they hire non-citizens who do not prove
their legal status. Would end immigration caps for spouses and minor
children of legal immigrants.
EDUCATION
OBAMA:
Has approved waivers freeing states from the most onerous
requirements of the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law. "Race to the Top"
competition has rewarded winning states with billions of dollars for
pursuing education policies Obama supports.
ROMNEY:
Supported the federal accountability standards of No
Child Left Behind law. Has said the student testing, charter-school
incentives and teacher evaluation standards of Obama's "Race to the Top"
competition "make sense" although the federal government should have
less control of education.
GAY RIGHTS
OBAMA:
Supports legal recognition of same-sex marriage, a matter
decided by states. Opposed that recognition in 2008 presidential
campaign, and in 2004 Senate campaign, while supporting the extension of
legal rights and benefits to same-sex couples in civil unions. Achieved
repeal of the military ban on openly gay members. Has not achieved
repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, which denies federal recognition
of same-sex marriages and affirms the right of states to refuse to
recognize such marriages. Administration has ceased defending the law in
court but it remains on the books.
ROMNEY:
Opposes legal recognition of same-sex marriage and says
it should be banned with a constitutional amendment, not left to states.
"Marriage is not an activity that goes on within the walls of a state."
Also opposes civil unions "if they are identical to marriage other than
by name," but says states should be left to decide what rights and
benefits should be allowed under those unions. Says certain domestic
partnership benefits —largely unspecified — as well as hospital
visitation rights are appropriate but "others are not." Says he would
not seek to restore the ban on openly gay military members.
Great post. I liked how you put a variety of issues because everyone needs to know where each candidate stands on these issues.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you decided to post a variety of issues on your blog because there were a few subjects that I did not know too much about. Such as, immigration and war. Looking at where each candidate stands on these issues really helps me decide who to truly vote for. Great post :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with ashley and Kelsey. Thanks for posting about all "heated" topics in this election it was really informational and nice to see the controversy between the two.
ReplyDeleteIt was really helpful for me to get a better idea of the issues and the opposing stances when I read your blog. It so hard to keep track of every issue throughout the debates, and your post helped to keep everything organized.
ReplyDeleteHey Alex, cute blog! I like how you included various topics and both opinions of the presidents on each topic. Very informative!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is very informative. You did a great job. You gave me a clear understanding of what the candidates stand for. Thanks.
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