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According to U.S. presidential candidates' position statements on the issues, John McCain is against Net neutrality and Barack Obama supports it. Glenn Derene, senior tech editor of Popular Mechanics who has put some thought into this issue in light of the current presidential race, says Net Neutrality is "one of the few technology issues on which the candidates clearly disagree." Derek explains:

"I invited both campaigns to elaborate on their positions, but in the waning weeks of the race, neither side was willing to take a few moments from their busy schedules and talk technology with me. Nevertheless, the general philosophies of each side seem clear: McCain believes in a lightly regulated Internet, while Obama believes in more government involvement. But it gets a bit more complicated. When it comes to net neutrality, both sides can make a credible case that they're the ones defending freedom of innovation and open communication."

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