John McCain's Proposal
McCain has proposed a plan to stimulate the economy by cutting taxes and simplifying the tax code, despite having voted against tax cuts multiple times during George W. Bush's presidency. However, he now believes that such tax cuts must be made permanent. [6]
McCain does not believe in universal, publicly-funded health care, but has instead proposed a plan which favors tax credits for people who purchase health insurance. He believes that the best way to lower costs in the area of health care is by increasing the competition among health care providers. In order to increase competition, McCain would not limit the purchase of health insurance for an American citizen to providers in the state the citizen resides. Instead, he would rather expand the choice so that a person can choose a company anywhere in the nation. [7]
Regarding education, McCain believes that every child deserves equal access to educational institutions. Not only does he plan to work on this front, but he also hopes that schools increase the quality of education by competing amongst one another to "be the most innovative, flexible and student-centered - not safe havens for the uninspired and unaccountable." He believes this can be achieved by rewarding effective teachers and faculty for their efforts to educate such students, and by giving parents much more freedom to select which schools their children can go to by providing financial aid if needed. [6]
McCain agreed with Bush's decision to invade Iraq in 2003, and believes that troop presence in Iraq is still necessary. However, he has disagreed with some of the decisions in Iraq. For instance, he believes that the troop presence there is lacking. While he supports the American presence in Iraq, he has called for some policy changes on that front which he will put into effect if he is elected. [7]
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