In your opinion, which US presidential candidate has the better plan for the economy? Please keep your answer to facts and ideas, and try to post sources for your points. I'm trying to start a process of talking about the issues, not rumors and lies.
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mistje
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I personally don't think either can change the economy that much. The economy is consumer-driven for the most part, but the massive bailouts that are going on now certainly aren't helping anyone. According to CNN, 59% of our economists say Obama would be better for the economy long-term. Of course, you have to keep in mind that 48% of those economists are Democrats, but they know a bit more than I do. ;) Source: http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/16/dilbert.economy/index.html
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Obama. He intends to invest in the US infrastructure, as well as investing in Green/Alternative energy sources. Amy: If you think fiscal policy doesn't effect the economy, look up the Keysian Multiplier theory. It's (pretty much) what got us out of the Great Depression.
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But the candidates themselves don't want to be pinned down to specifics or issues so why should the voting populace care either?
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