From John McCain's website:
John McCain
Seal the Pork Barrel
As President, John McCain would shine the disinfecting light of public scrutiny on those who abuse the public purse, use the power of the presidency to restore fiscal responsibility, and exercise the veto pen to enforce it.
Stop the Revolving Door and Restore Ethics
He has fought for an independent ethics office in Congress to help restore the public's faith in the integrity of the legislative branch.
Democracy is Not for Sale
As President, John McCain will see to it that the institutions of self-government are respected pillars of democracy, not commodities to be bought, bartered, or abused.
From Barack Obama's website
Barack Obama:
Promote Open Government
In 2007, Obama worked with Senator Feingold to introduced a bi-partisan plan that passed inclded bans on subsidized travel on corporate jets, meals and gifts from lobbyists, disclosure of project earmark sponsors and recipents, amd disclosure requirements for campaign contributions.
Create an Independent Congressional Ethics Commission
A creation of independent ethics commission to investigate alleged ethics violations.
Campaign Finance Reform
Supports public financing of campaigns combined with free TV and radio time to reduce influence of special interest.
Create "Google for Gov't" to track Gov't Spending
Creation of a Google-like search engine that will allow people to track grants, contracts, earmarks and loan online. Obama and Senator Tom Coburn teamed up to pass a law to lift the veil of secrecy in Washington.
Shed light on earmarks and pork barrel spending
Disclosing the name of legislator who asked for each project earmark along with a written justification. Part of Obama plan, this was passed in the Senate in January 2007.
Fair Pay Restoration Act: Barack Obama supports it. John McCain doesn't. Here is Obama's ad:
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