By Eli Bolus

Candidate:  Barack Obama

Political Party: Democrat

Qualifications: Former Senator from Illinois

Website: barackobama.com

Stance on Issues

Economy:  Wants to increase jobs and American manufacturing. Also supports small businesses with tax cuts and increased health care options for employees.

Energy:  Prevent more accidents, like the B.P. oil spill with increased regulations, and increase the use of alternate energy like wind and solar energy.

Education:  Reform No Child Left Behind, reduce teacher lay-offs and “out-educate” the rest of the world.

Environment:  Wants to improve air quality and clear skies by regulating mercury emmsions, which will save up to 17,000 lives each year.

National Security:  Bring the troops home while still working to defeat Al-Queda. He also supports our veterans with improved benefits and opportunities.

Abortion:  Pro-choice.

Immigration:  Secure the border, but also create a better amnesty program for illegal immigrants already living in the U.S.