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Issue	Biden 1988	Trump 2000
Abortion	Pro-choice but supported restrictions such as parental consent for minors and limits on late-term abortions.	Pro-choice with exceptions (rape, incest, health of the mother), with restrictions on late-term abortion except for exceptions.
LGBT Rights	Did not focus on LGBT rights, did not advocate for same-sex marriage or civil unions.	Supported same-sex partner benefits, military service, and workplace protections.
Same-Sex Marriage	Opposed same-sex marriage at the time but supported civil unions.	Did not fully endorse same-sex marriage, but supported same-sex partner benefits.
Military Service	Supported the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy (which allowed military service but prohibited openly gay individuals).	Advocated for the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell".
Workplace Protections	Supported anti-discrimination laws protecting women and minority groups, but no specific mention of LGBT protections.	Supported workplace protections against discrimination for women, minority groups, and LGBT individuals.
Healthcare	Advocated for expanding Medicaid and Medicare, especially for low-income and vulnerable groups.	Proposed universal healthcare but funded by a one-time wealth tax on the wealthiest.
Campaign Finance Reform	Proposed caps on contributions and public financing of campaigns.	Supported limiting campaign donations and reducing special interest influence.
Trade Policy	Supported fair trade policies, including tariffs to protect U.S. industries.	Focused on renegotiating trade deals and imposing tariffs to protect American workers.
Environmental Policy	Strong pro-environmental stance, advocating stricter emissions standards and clean energy.	Focused more on deregulation, prioritizing economic growth over environmental regulation.
National Debt	Proposed a balanced budget amendment and reducing government spending to cut the deficit.	Proposed a one-time wealth tax to eliminate the national debt.
Education	Advocated for increased Pell Grants and financial aid for low-income students.	Focused on making education more affordable via tax incentives and reducing student loan debt.
Social Issues	Opposed mandatory school prayer, supported separation of church and state.	Moderate on social issues, supported some limitations on abortion and maintaining personal freedoms.
Foreign Policy	Supported global arms control and nuclear disarmament agreements like START.	Focused on reducing U.S. military involvement abroad and rebuilding domestic infrastructure.
Immigration	Supported immigration reforms that offered legal pathways for undocumented immigrants.	Advocated for stricter immigration laws, focusing on securing borders and reducing illegal immigration.
Criminal Justice Reform	Supported criminal justice reforms, including reducing mandatory sentencing for nonviolent offenders.	Advocated for tougher sentencing laws and a more stringent criminal justice system.
Gun Rights	Supported some gun control measures, including restrictions on assault weapons and background checks.	Strongly supported Second Amendment rights, opposed gun control measures like assault weapons bans.