Term Paper State and Local Government Steve Wenzel Michael Virnig There were several major issues that separated the Republican and Democratic candidates during the 2000 presidential campaign. On Abortion, Al Gore Strongly supports a woman’s right to choose and making abortion safe, legal, and rare. Strongly supports making abortion safe, legal, and rare. Opposed to requiring parental notification. Opposed to partial birth abortion except where necessary to protect the life or health of the mother. …showed first 75 words of 460 total…

…showed last 75 words of 460 total…prescription drug benefits to Medicare recipients. On Taxes, Al Gore opposes the $792 billion Republican tax cut proposal. Opposed to a flat tax because he believes it would place an unfair burden on middle and working class families. Supports a progressive tax system and targeted tax incentives that encourage investments in education and promote families. George Bush, supports a simpler and flatter tax. He is opposed to any increase in corporate or personal income tax rates.