I don’t see how proposing a plan makes the proposer the best one, much less the only one who can get it implemented.
As Forbes’ candidacy shows, these ideas have been around for decades. I’ve said this about 999: it builds on decades of conservative push for major tax reform. And so will Perry’s plan.
I like the 999 plan, but I wouldn’t vote for Cain just because of it. First, he has to be competent in all areas to be President. Secondly, even as to 999, I have to conclude Cain has the leadership qualities to get it passed, including the connection with the American people that will be needed to do that.
Otherwise, I’d just urge the candidate I thought could get 999 passed to take it or a similar plan up as his own and go for it.
I personally don’t think Perry is going to be able to engender the rapport with the American people that he would need to get his plan passed, even if it’s great.
So, if he’s got good ideas, but can’t win the nom, whoever does win should work those good ideas into his platform.
“I don’t see how proposing a plan makes the proposer the best one, much less the only one who can get it implemented.”
It just inclines me. Anyone COULD propose it; it has been around for decades. But Perry is (so far) the one who IS proposing it, and that gets interest from me.