The document compares the positions of John McCain and Barack Obama on various political issues. It lists whether each candidate favors or opposes more federal funding for health coverage, absolute gun rights, mandatory three strikes laws, the death penalty, teacher-led prayer in schools, same-sex benefits, hiring policies, abortion rights, immigration reform, tax cuts for the wealthy, faith-based social services, drug policy, alternative energy, school vouchers, privatizing Social Security, the Iraq war, the Patriot Act, campaign finance reform, military spending, and free trade. It also provides ratings from different organizations on each candidate's stances in related areas such as the environment, energy, education, criminal justice, civil rights, and