Obama and McCain Dual Over Health Care

With the issue of health care, both candidates are distinctly different in their proposals.

Obama's plan relies on government and mandates to make coverage affordable. His health care plan includes the creation of a national health insurance program for individuals who do not have employer provided health care and who do not qualify for other federal programs. His plan doesn't make individual coverage mandatory for all Americans, but requires coverage for all children.

Mccain opposes mandated health care coverage. He believes competition will improve the quality of health insurance and wants to rely on free market to lower costs. McCain also claims that he would reform the tax code to offer Americans choices beyond employee based health insurance coverage. Under this plan, individuals will receive a direct refundable tax credit for 2,500 dollars while families will receive a tax credit of 5,000 dollars.