Abortion Strong anti-abortion voting record, but wobbly in his public comments. No litmus test for Supreme Court choice.
Taxes Wants to cut taxes by $238 billion, but less than half as much as Bush, and offers far fewer breaks for the rich.
Environment Talks like a Teddy Roosevelt conservationist and wants more fuel-efficient cars. But voting record not green.
Defense More money for missile defense and soldiers’ pay, but tough on pork. Would have sent combat troops to Kosovo.
Education Wary of federal control, favors experimenting with “vouchers” to help poor attend private schools.
Gun control Opposed waiting period for guns and assault-weapon ban, but favors trigger locks and background checks.
He voted more conservatively than 81 percent of his colleagues on economic issues, and also stood to the right in other areas.
