Barack Obama is a 46-year-old liberal Chicago senator in favor of ending the Iraq war, exploring alternative energy sources excluding coal and tax breaks for 95% of Americans (the other wealthier 5% he would give higher taxes). Senator Obama is pro-abortion and in favor of gay civil unions.

John McCain is a 72 year-old, conservative Arizona senator and former P.O.W. whose platform encompasses continuing the Iraq war to "victory" and not raising taxes. Senator McCain is against abortion and gay marriage.