2008 Presidential Campaign Frequently Asked Questions
WIB answers frequently asked questions about the candidates, the truth and lies about where they stand, how they voted, and who really said what.
2008 Presidential Elections Primer for Women in Business
Are you voting against Obama's support of teaching explicit sex education to kindergartners and elementary school children (a McCain lie) or against McCain for wanting a 100-year war with Iraq (an Obama lie)? Get the facts on the candidates from Women in Business.
Are you voting against Obama's support of teaching explicit sex education to kindergartners and elementary school children (a McCain lie) or against McCain for wanting a 100-year war with Iraq (an Obama lie)? Get the facts on the candidates from Women in Business.
Meet the Candidates
Links to learn more about presidential candidates McCain/Palin and Obama/Biden.
Links to learn more about presidential candidates McCain/Palin and Obama/Biden.
Tax Calculators to Compare Obama's Tax Plan With McCain's
Most wage earners are probably asking themselves how much of an increase (or decrease) in taxes would they see under the McCain vs. Obama tax plans. Not in general, but specifically, how would these plans affect me? WIB gives you tax calculators that compare the McCain's plan with Obama's. See how much you might really pay in taxes.
Most wage earners are probably asking themselves how much of an increase (or decrease) in taxes would they see under the McCain vs. Obama tax plans. Not in general, but specifically, how would these plans affect me? WIB gives you tax calculators that compare the McCain's plan with Obama's. See how much you might really pay in taxes.
Would John McCains' Tax Plan Help the Middle Class?
Yes, if you count the continuation of the Bush 2001 and 2003 tax cuts already in place. And, the "yes" answer also depends on how you define "middle-class."
Yes, if you count the continuation of the Bush 2001 and 2003 tax cuts already in place. And, the "yes" answer also depends on how you define "middle-class."
Does John McCain Want to Deregulate the Health Insurance Industry?
Obama's campaign has included ads that accuse John McCain of stating he wants to deregulate the insurance industry along the same lines and magnitude that Wall Street was deregulated. This is not true.
Obama's campaign has included ads that accuse John McCain of stating he wants to deregulate the insurance industry along the same lines and magnitude that Wall Street was deregulated. This is not true.
Will Obama's Tax Plan Will Cripple Small Business Owners?
McCain and Palin have stated that Obama's tax plans will raise taxes on millions of small businesses putting them out of business. It this true?
McCain and Palin have stated that Obama's tax plans will raise taxes on millions of small businesses putting them out of business. It this true?
Did Democrats Stop McCain's Fight to Rein in Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae?
John McCain boasts he was a major player in trying to avert the Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae crisis. He also claimed Democrats blocked reforms. This is only partially true and more fantasy than fact.
John McCain boasts he was a major player in trying to avert the Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae crisis. He also claimed Democrats blocked reforms. This is only partially true and more fantasy than fact.
Did Barack Obama Vote for the Largest Tax Increase in U.S. History?
During the October 2, 2008 vice presidential debates, Gov. Sarah Palin accused Sen. Barack Obama of voting for "the largest tax increase in history." This accusation is not true.
During the October 2, 2008 vice presidential debates, Gov. Sarah Palin accused Sen. Barack Obama of voting for "the largest tax increase in history." This accusation is not true.
Did Barack Obama Vote 94 Times to Increase Taxes?
During the October 3, 2008 vice presidential debate, Gov. Sarah Palin repeated something frequently stated during John McCain's campaign. She claimed that Barack Obama had voted to raise taxes 94 times. Is this true?
During the October 3, 2008 vice presidential debate, Gov. Sarah Palin repeated something frequently stated during John McCain's campaign. She claimed that Barack Obama had voted to raise taxes 94 times. Is this true?
Will McCain's or Obama's Tax Cuts Increase the National Deficit More?
It is true that Obama's plans would increase the national debt, but it is also true that McCain's plan will also increase U.S. debt. Which plan will increase debt more?
It is true that Obama's plans would increase the national debt, but it is also true that McCain's plan will also increase U.S. debt. Which plan will increase debt more?
Would Obama's Plan ReduceTaxes for 95 Percent of Working Families?
Obama has said his tax cuts would reduce taxes for 95% of all working families. McCain has disputed this figure.
Obama has said his tax cuts would reduce taxes for 95% of all working families. McCain has disputed this figure.
How Much Will Obama and McCain's Tax Cuts Save Me?
There are many ways both John McCain and Barack Obama plan to raise taxes, cut taxes, and offer tax credits. See whose plan would save taxpayers more.
There are many ways both John McCain and Barack Obama plan to raise taxes, cut taxes, and offer tax credits. See whose plan would save taxpayers more.
Did Obama vote to increase taxes on families making $42,000 a year?
In the debates, both John McCain and Sara Palin accused Obama of voting to raise taxes on families at the $42,000 threshold. Is this true?
In the debates, both John McCain and Sara Palin accused Obama of voting to raise taxes on families at the $42,000 threshold. Is this true?