Here's Where Kerry and Edwards Stand

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Abortion

MR. EDWARDS Supports abortion rights. Did not vote on banning the procedure opponents call "partial-birth abortion" when it came up.

MR. KERRY Supports abortion rights. Voted against the "partial-birth abortion" ban. Would nominate only Supreme Court justices who support abortion rights.

Death Penalty

MR. EDWARDS Supports.

MR. KERRY Opposes, except in cases of terrorism.

The Economy

MR. EDWARDS Proposes 10 percent tax cut to companies that make products in the United States; tax credit up to $5,000 for first-time home buyers; scale back tax breaks to companies that send jobs overseas.

MR. KERRY Proposes $50 billion for states to create jobs; manufacturing tax credits; would cut deficit in half in five years; crack down on trade violations.

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Source: New York Times 2/19/04