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Stance at a Glance: Compare the Candidates

Our comparison chart of all the candidates and where they stand on key health issues.

Allow federal government to negotiate lower prices for Medicare's prescription drug program (Part D).

Phase out Medicare over time.

Presumptive Nominee

Allow federal government to negotiate lower prices for Medicare's prescription drug program (Part D).

Medicare should not pay for medical errors or mismanagement.

Offer Medicare coverage to all Americans by savings achieved through a single payer system.

Keep Medicare intact.

Allow federal government to negotiate lower prices for Medicare's prescription drug program (Part D).

Reduce number of Part D plans.

WebMD Special Report

Information compiled by Michele Foust, WebMD Medical News.

Medically reviewed by Louise Chang, MD on February 28, 2008.

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The Candidates

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Clinton (D) Platform | Personal
Gravel (L) Platform | Personal
McCain (R) Platform | Personal
Nader (I) Platform | Personal
Obama (D) Platform | Personal

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