"It's all about the economy" - stupid - Moving money from profits to pockets.

Issue

GeneZarwell's positions

Republicans - McCain

Democrats - Obama

1

Economic growth

Empower consumers - market adjustments

Lower taxes - more special interest

Shift tax burdens –increase government

2

$55 Trillion debt

Reduce "zeros"

Add to it

Ignore it exists

3

National Security

Co-defense Doctrine 21

Pre-emptive strikes

Negotiate

4

Fiscal discipline

Budget within means

Tax future generations

Increase taxes now

5

State economies

Entrepreneural funding

Create jobs - retraining

Cut off world markets

6

Global alliances

Co-production

Demand cooperation

Seek friendships

7

“Made in  USA”

Ease restrictions

Government contracts

Regulate compliance

8

Individual esteem

Reduce federal payouts

Tax credits

Universal benefits

9

American – First

Stress citizenship

Country First

Hyphenated culture

10

Education

Learning vs. honors

Standardize

Dictated curriculum

11

Healthcare

Preventative regimens

Tax breaks

Universal coverage

12

Election reform

On-line secure voting

Unaware

Not concerned

13

Global projects

Allow innovation

Not a clue

Not required 

14

Global strategy

Market development

Impose sanctions

Shake hands /w verbiage

15

Environmental recovery

Goals for investments - technology development

Impose guidelines - explore alternatives

Movie production - talk  alternatives/regulation

16

Cost of Living

COLA with WAGE

Tax breaks

Higher progressive taxes

17

State subsidies

Less Fed tax access

Cut the pork

Blame a “King”

18

Citizen Liberties

Constitutional rights

Fear them

Add to them

19

Energy

Consumer assistance

Sign more leases

Develop alternatives

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