Sen. John McCain's Ratings by Special Interest Women's Groups

Where Does John McCain Stand on Women's Issues and Women in Business?

Where Does John McCain Stand on Women's Issues and Does He Support Business Women?

Women in Business has compiled information about Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) and where he stands on women's issues and his (lack) of support for women in business.

The following ratings are from women's special interest groups. McCain's overall ratings are poor when it comes to serving the interests of women.

This does not necessarily mean McCain is not interested in women's issues, but that his positions and voting record do no not mesh with the policies and missions of some of the top advocacy and watchdog groups for women.

In a possible effort to woo more women voter's John McCain chose Sarah Palin, the Governor of Alaska as his vice presidential running mate for the 2008 U.S. presidential election.

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About The Women’s Interest Groups that Rated The Candidates

American Association of University Women (AAUW) “promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change."

Business and Professional Women/USA (BPW/USA) is a leading advocate for working women and advocates for equality in the workplace. BPW/USA has 1,500 local organizations across the country and members in every congressional district. These local organizations “provide members with professional development programs, networking, participation in grassroots activism, and opportunities to support scholarships for disadvantaged women."

Federally Employed Women (FEW) is a membership organization whose mission is to eliminate sexual harassment and promote the advancement of women in government.

National Organization for Women (NOW) is a woman’s advocacy group that fights” discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society."

National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC) is a “Multipartisan caucus seeking to gain an equal voice and place for women in the political process at local, state, and national levels.” NWPC ash shown past supports for pro-choice women candidates for elective and appointed offices. While NWPC raises important women’s issues, they are no longer providing ratings to Project Vote Smart.

The Woman Activist: Between 1997 and 2003, The Woman Activist was a nonprofit consulting firm specializing in service on political issues of concern to women. Until 2003, they published an annual report, “The Almanac of Virginia Politics.