Barack Obama

 

Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund

John McCain

 

Endorsed by Wisconsin Right to Life

 

Record

Record

100% rating on women's health issues from Planned Parenthood during his tenure in Congress.

0% rating from Planned Parenthood for consistently voting against women's health and reproductive freedom throughout his career.

On Planned Parenthood

On Planned Parenthood

A supporter of Planned Parenthood and gave an impassioned speech about reproductive rights at a Planned Parenthood conference last year.

Voted specifically to de-fund Planned Parenthood. (Vitter amendment, S. Amdt 3330 to HR 3043, vote 379, 10/18/07)

On Roe v. Wade

On Roe v. Wade

Supports Roe v. Wade and is a co-sponsor of the Freedom of Choice Act.

Said "I do not support Roe versus Wade. It should be overturned." (Associated Press, 2/19/07)

On Birth Control

On Birth Control

Supports coverage of prescription birth control by insurance companies. (Contraceptive Equity in Health Insurance Act, Illinois State Senate, 07/03)

Voted against requiring health plans to cover basic birth control. (3/11/03 Roll Call 45)

On Family Planning

On Family Planning

Sponsored or co-sponsored numerous bills to increase funding for family planning that will prevent unintended and teen pregnancies. (Prevention First Act, Communities of Color Teen Pregnancy Act)

Opposes funding to prevent unintended pregnancies and teen pregnancies. (3/17/05 Roll Call 75)

On the Treatment of Rape Victims

On the Treatment of Rape Victims

Co-Sponsored the Violence Against Women Act to combat sexual assault and protect the rights of rape victims.

Voted against the Violence Against Women Act to ensure rape victims are not forced to pay for the medical tests and exams needed to catch their attackers.  (HR 3355, 9/13/94)

On Emergency Contraception

On Emergency Contraception

Supports emergency contraception public education campaign. (3/17/05 Roll Call 75)

Voted against emergency contraception public education campaign.  (3/17/05 Roll Call 75)

On Sex Education

On Sex Education

Supports medically accurate, comprehensive sex education. (Responsible Education About Life [REAL] Act)

Opposes medically accurate, comprehensive sex education programs. (7/25/06 Roll Call 214)