On the campaign trail, Senator John McCain addressed the annual convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Wednesday. McCain began by apologizing for declining an invitation to speak before the convention last year. He went on to highlight his support for private school vouchers.

Sen. John McCain: “When a public system fails repeatedly to meet these minimal objectives, parents ask only for a choice in their education of their children. Some parents — some parents may choose a better public school. Some may choose a private school. Many will choose a charter school. No entrenched bureaucracy or union should deny parents that choice and children that opportunity.”

McCain has previously come under criticism for voting against several education programs, including Head Start, Pell Grants, and Title I education grants.