This poll is based on a blog entry on Anonalous Data (local mirror). The intent of this informal poll is to compare the candidates on their issues, and not on their character. This poll is not scientific in any way. I did my best to keep it as unbiased as possible, but it's hard when I'm only using verbiage from their official sites. All statements are totally random, and thus you may see the same statement twice. All statements are copy and pasted directly from the offical Bush and Kerry websites. Yes I know some of the questions are vague, but so are the candidates, nothing I can do about that.

On the topic of 'National Security'

Restructure American forces overseas to use existing forces more effectively and to support servicemen, servicewomen, and their families more efficiently.
The war on terror cannot be won by military might alone. Deploy all the forces in America's arsenal - our diplomacy, our intelligence system, our economic power, and the appeal of our values and ideas - to make America more secure and prevent a new generation of terrorists from emerging.

On the topic of 'Environment'

Work to secure passage of the Clear Skies Initiative to reduce power plant emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and mercury by 70 percent and help the states meet tougher new air quality standards.
Develop Tomorrow's Technology Today - America will take the lead in developing the new technology and production methods needed to ensure that resources such as coal and natural gas are used more efficiently and cleanly, and fully integrated into the New Energy Economy.

On the topic of 'War'

Launch And Lead A New Era Of Alliances - The threat of terrorism demands alliances on a global scale - to utilize every available resource to get the terrorists before they can strike at us. Will lead a coalition of the able - because no force on earth is more able than the United States and its allies.
Lead a worldwide coalition to fight terrorists abroad so we do not have to face them here at home.

On the topic of 'Marriage'

Urge Congress to send to the states for ratification an Amendment to the Constitution to define and protect the institution of marriage in the United States.
We don't need a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. We need to find a way to provide all American families with full and equal rights.

On the topic of 'Energy'

Make America Energy Independent Of Middle East Oil - Our security in the war on terror demands an end to our dependence on Middle East oil. We will strengthen our national security while growing our economy and protecting our environment.
Ensure a future for nuclear power as a viable and emissions free energy source.

On the topic of 'Abortion'

Ensures women's access to the highest quality and most advanced health care available. Only nominate individuals to the federal bench whose records demonstrate a respect for the full range of constitutional rights, including the right to privacy and the right to choose.
Will vigorously defend the Federal law banning the violent and brutal practice of partial birth abortion. Enforce restrictions that prevent the expenditure of Federal funds to support or promote abortion.

On the topic of 'Economy'

Provide $500 million for Jobs for the 21st Century, which will help educate and train high-skilled American workers in schools and community colleges.
Middle-class taxes will go down. Ninety-eight percent of all Americans and 99 percent of American businesses will get a tax cut under the plan.

On the topic of 'Education'

Provide $250 million annually to extend state assessment of student reading and math skills.
Offer a fully refundable College Opportunity Tax credit on up to $4,000 of tuition for every year of college and offer aid to states that keep tuitions down. And he will launch a new effort to ensure that all of our workers can get the technical skills and advanced training they need.

On the topic of 'Health Care'

Today, approximately 25 percent of health care costs are wasted on paperwork and administrative processing. Harnesses American ingenuity to cut waste, save billions, and take new steps to ensure patient privacy.
Propose a tax credit for low-income families and individuals to purchase health insurance, or to purchase a low-premium, high-deductible health plan and an HSA. Families will receive up to $2,000 for their premiums and $1,000 cash to put in their HSAs to help meet the deductible. Individuals will receive up to $700 for their premiums and $300 for their HSAs.