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Presidential candidates John McCain Republican senator from Arizona and Barack Obama Democratic senator from Illinois are staking out contrasting positions mostly along traditional party lines in their campaign to win election in November as the 44th president of the United States. One thing they have in common: Both offer tax and spending plans that would deepen the deficit. Wharton professors as well as commentators from around the globe weigh in on the economic views of each candidate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.