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Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain Side-by-Side

Want to know exactly where Barack Obama and John McCain stand on the issues that affect women? The Planned Parenthood Action Fund has compiled a side-by-side comparison of the presidential candidates’ stances on women’s health. You can also learn more about McCain’s rigid anti-women’s health stance.

Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL)	Sen. John McCain (R-AZ)
Record	Record
Sen. Obama has earned a 100 percent rating on women's health issues from the Planned Parenthood Action Fund during his tenure in Congress.	Sen. McCain has consistently voted against women’s health and reproductive freedom throughout his career, earning him a zero percent rating from the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
On Planned Parenthood	On Planned Parenthood
A supporter of Planned Parenthood, Sen. Obama gave an impassioned speech about reproductive rights at a Planned Parenthood Action Fund conference last year.	Sen. McCain voted specifically to de-fund Planned Parenthood (Vitter amendment, S. Amdt 3330 to HR 3043, vote 379, 10/18/07)
On Roe v. Wade	On Roe v. Wade
Sen. Obama supports Roe v. Wade and is a co-sponsor of the Freedom of Choice Act.	Sen. McCain says, "I do not support Roe versus Wade. It should be overturned." (Associated Press, 2/19/2007)
On Birth Control	On Birth Control
Sen. Obama supports coverage of prescription birth control by insurance companies. (Contraceptive Equity in Health Insurance Act, Illinois State Senate, 07/03)	Sen. McCain voted against requiring health plans to cover basic birth control. (3/11/03 Roll Call 45)
On Family Planning	On Family Planning
Sen. Obama has sponsored or co-sponsored numerous bills to increase funding for family planning that will prevent unintended and teen pregnancies. (Prevention First Act, Communities of Color Teen Pregnancy Act)	Sen. McCain opposes funding to prevent unintended pregnancies and teen pregnancies. (3/17/05 Roll Call 75)
On Global Gag Rule	On Global Gag Rule
Sen. Obama opposes the global gag rule. (4/05/05 Roll Call 83)	Sen. McCain supports the global gag rule. (4/05/05 Roll Call 83)
On Emergency Contraception	On Emergency Contraception
Sen. Obama supports emergency contraception for rape survivors. (3/17/05 Roll Call 75)	Sen. McCain voted against emergency contraception for rape survivors. (3/17/05 Roll Call 75)
On Sex Education	On Sex Education
Sen. Obama supports medically accurate, comprehensive sex education. (Responsible Education About Life [REAL] Act)	Sen. McCain opposes medically accurate, comprehensive sex education programs. (7/25/06 Roll Call 214)