The document instructs the reader to review the policy positions of John McCain and Barack Obama on various issues like defense, taxes, and education by accessing their campaign websites. It then asks the reader to choose one additional issue of their choice to compare. Finally, it poses questions about which issues the two candidates most agree or disagree on, which candidate's views are closest to the reader's, and whether the media accurately portrays Obama as liberal and McCain as conservative based on their analyzed positions.

1. Go the “Issues” icons at JohnMcCain.com and BarackObama.com. Make a direct comparison as to where the candidates stand – in their own words – on the following issues. Then select one issue of your own choice. Then answer the questions: http://www.barackobama.com/index.php Defense/National Security Taxes Education Obama McCain On what issues are Senator Obama and Senator McCain most alike and on which are they most different? Explain. Which candidate had policy positions that are closest to your own views? Explain. 2. Based on the issues studied above, should we describe Barack Obama as a “Liberal” and John McCain as a “Conservative” ? Explain. Are their positions being accurately described by the Media ? Explain.