Saturday, December 8, 2012

Economy Tops the List of Factors That Will Determine the Outcome of US Elections


The Democrats and the Republicans have been focusing on a variety of issues all these days, as the country is preparing for the presidential elections. Most of the Americans are much concerned about the deficit, taxes and about the economic growth. The issue that is more dominant is the fallen economy.

The US economic downfall has also resulted in high unemployment rates and it is considered to be a major issue. Similarly, the candidate who can win the foreign policy debate is more likely to win. However, there are few different issues that might decide the presidential election, this November.

The Economic Shortfall People may vote for the candidate who has plans to work on the economic growth of the country. The Democrats insist on spending cuts and they also have plans to increase the taxes. Similarly, the Republicans also want to do the same and they want to reform various entitlement programs. However, the presidential debate is hovering over taxes as there is a notion that an increase in taxes will reduce the deficit.

Taxes Another thing that is dominant is the taxes. Taxes must be increased to reduce the deficit or the country has to reduce the dollars that it spends on entitlement programs. Both the candidates have been focusing on the issue but the Republicans are focusing on spending cuts and do not want to increase the taxes. But it is not sure whether the government will be able to strengthen the economy by increasing taxes and by cutting spending.

Employment Unemployment rate in the United States is high. Reports state that a lot of US citizens are receiving unemployment benefits and many are still applying for benefits. The candidate who has plans to help out the unemployed is likely to win the votes of the Americans who are unemployed. The current unemployment rate is 8 percent but it is still more for the Hispanics and blacks.

Immigration Most of the foreign born American citizens are concerned about immigration. Reports state that there are around 30 million undocumented immigrants in the United States and the difficulties that they face while in the United States as undocumented immigrants affect the other immigrants in the country.

Most of these immigrants are found to work illegally for less wages and they are found to work as nannies, cleaners and laborers. President Obama supports the DREAM Act that is likely to help out such undocumented immigrants. This Act will also allow them to become citizens later on. But this Act has not been passed because of various reasons and lack of support from both the parties. There are many foreign born Americans in the country and their votes are more important. However, the candidate who has the best plan to deal with undocumented immigrants may be supported by the naturalized US citizens.

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