John McCain
- Iraq War
- Add more troops and new anti-insurgent tactics
- Keep American support of the war strong
- Set up a stable government and use pressure from Syria and Iran
- Border Control/Immigration
- Enforce closed borders to illegal immigrants
- Support Mexican leaders who favor democracy/freedoms
- Gay Marriage
- In favor of protecting marriage (between one man and one woman)
- Abortion
- Believes Roe v. Wade should be overturned. Courts should not decide issues like abortion.
- National Security
- Supports a strong military
- In favor of attacking Islamic extremist groups
- Strongly supports theater and national missile defense systems
- Environment
- Believes in global warming and supports action
- Supports U.S. decision to abstain from Kyoto Treaty until China and India join.
- Gun Control
- Strongly in favor of the Second Amendment rights
- Against bans on “assault rifles” and high capacity ammunition magazines
- Opposes waiting periods when purchasing guns
Source and further issues: http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues/