Comparing the Differences Between Democrat and Republican Energy Strategies

For the purpose of this piece we are going to use the plans put forth by the presidential candidates, Barack Obama (Democrat) and John McCain (Republican), as these are the presumptive de facto leaders of their parties.

Sources: http://www.barackobama.com/ , http://www.johnmccain.com/

Both plans have as their eventual goal American energy independence and a move to clean energy, and both plans begin by addressing the current energy crisis.