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By the Bills: Obama vs. McCain
August 27, 2008 - by Donny Shaw
For the first time ever, two sitting members of the Senate are running against each other as major-party candidates for the presidency. That means we have a unique opportunity to compare their recent Senate records to find solid clues about their governing styles, policy priorities, and the kinds of things they’ll likely be trying to accomplish if they win the White House. We’re analyzing the bills that each candidate has sponsored in the current session of Congress and will be posting links to our coverage on this page as new articles go up.
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Head-to-Head Comparisons
Barack Obama:
Obama’s Bill to Expose Big Political Fundraisers
Obama’s Plan to Reduce Global Poverty
Obama Legislation Targets Voter Intimidation
John McCain:
McCain: No New Cell Phone Taxes
McCain’s Plan to Fight Child Pornography
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