Dr. Lesseig Presents Meet the Candidates

Meet the Candidates

John McCain

Barack Obama

Ready From Day One

Change We Can Believe In

John McCain Republican Candidate Born: August 29, 1936 in Panama Canal Zone Attended United States Naval Academy Pilot during the Vietnam War Held prisoner for 5 years 1982 he was elected Arizona representative to the US Congress 1987 elected to the Senate Major concerns of Senator McCain: Education Energy Oil conservation War in Iraq Taxes

Barack Obama Democratic Candidate Born: August 4, 1961 in Hawaii Attended Columbia University Joined a group that helped less fortunate people 1991 he went to law school Became the Senator of the state of Illinois 2004 joined the US Senate Major concerns of Senator Obama: Education Energy and oil conservation War in Iraq taxes

Who said? Energy and Oil “We have proven oil reserves of at least 21 billion barrels in the United States… And I believe it is time for the federal government to lift these restrictions and to put our own reserves to use.” John McCain (6/17/08)

Who said? Energy and Oil “I have a plan to raise the fuel standards in our cars and trucks with technology we have on the shelf today – technology that will make sure we get more miles to the gallon.” Barack Obama (6/24/08)

Who said? Education “If we go into struggling schools and provide more and better support for our teachers; if we allow them to teach our children their strengths instead of just a test… then the teachers I’ve met wouldn't mid some accountability.” Barack Obama (7/5/07)

Who said? Education “If a failing school won’t change, it shouldn’t be beyond the reach of students to change their schools. Parents should be able to send their children to the school that best suits their needs… whether it is public, private, or a parochial school.” John McCain (4/1/08)

Who said? The war in Iraq “To walk away now-before the Iraqi government can fully protect its people from ruthless enemies… the consequences would threaten us for years.” John McCain (5/16/08)

Who said? The war in Iraq “So when I am Commander-in-Chief, I will set a new goal on Day One: I will end this war. Not because the politics compels it. Not because our troops cannot bear the burden, as heavy as it is. But because it is the right thing to do for our national security, and it will ultimately make us safer.” Barack Obama (3/19/08)

Create Your Own Campaign Cards Make a candidate card for John McCain and Barack Obama On the lined side you must include how each candidate stands on the three issues: war in Iraq, energy, and education On the non-lined side you need to colorfully display the candidates name and picture (or other symbol) and a brief biography

Knock-knock Before the campaigner came to my door, I supported _______________ I supported him because____________________________________________ After the campaigner came to my door, I supported _______________ I support him because____________________________________________