Open: Three things every voter should know about John McCain

Three Facts About John McCain’s Extreme Record on Education

1. John McCain has repeatedly opposed increasing funding for education, leaving our children with failing programs. He’s even supported abolishing the Department of Education. Source: Vote 5, 1/16/03; Vote 60, 3/19/03; Vote 330, 9/9/03; Vote 35, 3/10/04; Vote 56, 3/16/05; Vote 64, 3/16/06; Vote 58, 3/16/06; Late Edition, CBS, 12/11/94
2. John McCain voted to protect tax breaks for the wealthiest of Americans rather than make college more affordable for middle class Americans. Source: Vote 126, 6/25/97; Vote 241, 7/30/99; Vote 153, 5/22/01; Vote 155, 5/22/01; Vote 268, 10/25/05
3. McCain left America’s young children behind, repeatedly opposing increased funding for early childhood education and Head Start programs. Source: Vote 272, 10/26/05; Vote 333, 9/9/03; Vote 322, 9/3/03; Vote 86, 3/25/03; Vote 154, 5/22/01; Vote 106, 5/21/92; Vote 182, 9/10/91; Vote 199, 9/21/89; Education Week, 06/12/08

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I am going to vote for Barack Obama.
I am William "Papa" Meloney and I endorse this message.