1. Dr. Lesseig Presents
Meet the Candidates

2. Meet the Candidates

3. John McCain

4. Barack Obama

5. Ready From Day One

6. Change We Can Believe In

7. John McCain Republican Candidate
Born: August 29, 1936 in Panama Canal Zone
Attended United States Naval Academy
Pilot during the Vietnam War
Held prisoner for 5 years
1982 he was elected Arizona representative to the US Congress
1987 elected to the Senate
Major concerns of Senator McCain:
Education
Energy
Oil conservation
War in Iraq
Taxes

8. Barack Obama Democratic Candidate
Born: August 4, 1961 in Hawaii
Attended Columbia University
Joined a group that helped less fortunate people
1991 he went to law school
Became the Senator of the state of Illinois
2004 joined the US Senate
Major concerns of Senator Obama:
Education
Energy and oil conservation
War in Iraq
taxes

9. Who said?
Energy and Oil
“We have proven oil reserves of at least 21 billion barrels in the United States… And I believe it is time for the federal government to lift these restrictions and to put our own reserves to use.”
John McCain (6/17/08)

10. Who said?
Energy and Oil
“I have a plan to raise the fuel standards in our cars and trucks with technology we have on the shelf today – technology that will make sure we get more miles to the gallon.”
Barack Obama (6/24/08)

11. Who said?
Education
“If we go into struggling schools and provide more and better support for our teachers; if we allow them to teach our children their strengths instead of just a test… then the teachers I’ve met wouldn't mid some accountability.”
Barack Obama (7/5/07)

12. Who said?
Education
“If a failing school won’t change, it shouldn’t be beyond the reach of students to change their schools. Parents should be able to send their children to the school that best suits their needs… whether it is public, private, or a parochial school.”
John McCain (4/1/08)

13. Who said?
The war in Iraq
“To walk away now-before the Iraqi government can fully protect its people from ruthless enemies… the consequences would threaten us for years.”
John McCain (5/16/08)

14. Who said?
The war in Iraq
“So when I am Commander-in-Chief, I will set a new goal on Day One: I will end this war. Not because the politics compels it. Not because our troops cannot bear the burden, as heavy as it is. But because it is the right thing to do for our national security, and it will ultimately make us safer.”
Barack Obama (3/19/08)

15. Create Your Own Campaign Cards
Make a candidate card for John McCain and Barack Obama
On the lined side you must include how each candidate stands on the three issues: war in Iraq, energy, and education
On the non-lined side you need to colorfully display the candidates name and picture (or other symbol) and a brief biography

16. Knock-knock
Before the campaigner came to my door, I supported _______________
I supported him because____________________________________________
After the campaigner came to my door, I supported _______________
I support him because____________________________________________