John McCain/Social Policy

Welfare and Poverty
Senator McCain supported the interests of RESULTS 23 percent in 2005-2006. He supported the interests of Bread for the World 100 percent in 2003-2004.

Family and children issues
Based on a point system, Children's Defense Fund scored Senator McCain at 10 points in 2007. The Family Research Council gave Senator McCain a grade of 42.

Ethnic slurs
During the 2000 election, McCain was criticized for his continued use of an ethnic slur in reference to his Vietnamese captors. He told reporters, "I hate the gooks.... I will hate them as long as I live." At first, he stood by his use of the slur, saying that it was "the kindest, the kindest description I can give them."  McCain later reversed his position and apologized.

External resources

 * Project Vote Smart's database of Obama's interest group ratings, Obama's important votes, McCain's important votes and McCain's interest group ratings.