2008 Presidential Campaign Tracking: US Innovation

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Barack Obama interview Sept 07, 2008

Added: 09.08.2008

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Latest Polls 09.07.2008

McCain vs Obama
McCain:	44.6%
Obama:	46.4%

Favorable Ratings
	Fav.	Unfav.
McCain:	54.8%	36.6%
Obama:	55.8%	35.8%

Electorial Count
McCain:	174
Obama:	238
Toss Up:	126

Poll averages provided by RealClearPolitics.com

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Side-By-Side Comparison of Science and Technology Issues
Obama		McCain
Health Care System Says the system is broken and needs a complete overhaul. Establish a new public insurance program, available to Americans who neither qualify for Medicaid or State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) nor have access to insurance through their employers. Obama's Plan for Health Care		Health Care System "The biggest problem with the American health care system is that it costs too much." Would provide families with $5,000 refundable tax credit to purchase insurance of their choice; ensure insurance is portable. McCain's Plan for Health Care
Energy Use science and technology to invest in alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, bio fuels and greater conservation to offset dependence on foreign oil. Proposes creation of a Director of National Energy Security in the office of the president. Nuclear Energy: Would consider but concerned about safety (video) Exploring U.S. oil reserves: Against		Energy For use of wind, solar and cleaner burning fuels. Offer incentives to industries to develop new energy sources. Reduce dependence on foreign oil through development of coal energy and tap existing oil reserves in the U.S. Nuclear Energy: For (video) Exploring U.S. oil reserves: For, with approval from state government.
Embryonic Stem Cell Research For. Would reverse Bush policies that restrict stem cell research.		Embryonic Stem Cell Research For (only on stem cells that would otherwise be discarded) Would support legislation that would expand federal funding of stem cell research.
Science Funding Supports doubling federal funding for basic research. Make the R&D Tax Credit Permanent. Create a newly appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Reform the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.		Science Funding Make the R&D tax credit permanent and establish the credit at 10 percent of wages spent on R&D. Allow first-year deductions, or "expensing", of investments in equipment and technology.
Space Exploration Has called for a 5 year delay in Project Constellation to provide funding for education programs. (article)		Space Exploration Supports current space exploration legislation, including Project Constellation.
Net Neutrality For (video)		Net Neutrality Against (article)
U.S. Competitiveness Recruit a new generation of science and technology leaders by investing in diversity. Deploy a Modern Communications Infrastructure and make Internet broadband more easily available to Americans. Expanding H1B visa program: For Believes NAFTA should be renegotiated.		U.S. Competitiveness Cut The Corporate Tax Rate From 35 To 25 Percent. Allow First-Year Deduction, Or "Expensing", Of Equipment And Technology Investments. Expanding H1B visa program: For Supports NAFTA in its current form.
No Child Left Behind: Would not reauthorize NCLB without changes. (video)		No Child Left Behind: Believes that although NCLB is not perfect, it is a good start and should not be repealed. (video)

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