Posted on 02/28/2016 6:58:41 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
The United States of America, being the third most populated country on the globe, has a population as diverse and unique as the world itself. This diversity creates a potential political minefield, especially when aspiring to lead the nation. According to Pew Research, the following are some of the criteria, and their impact on the possibility of success of a presidential candidate.
From the above it can be seen that the factors most influencing the voters are military service, experience in office, and business acumen. Donald Trump scores one out of three, but his endorsement by New Jersey governor Chris Christie and Paul LePage, Maine's governor, may take him to an unsteady two out of three.
Regarding his economic policies, there are mixed feelings. He has based his economic reform on three issues, namely, tax cuts, immigration reform, and trade reform.
Trump's tax plan intends to reduce the current income tax roll by nearly 50 percent (over seventy three million households), and reduce the number of tax brackets from seven to only four. It also aims to counteract loopholes used by the very rich.
On the business front, Trump's plan will cut the corporate tax rate to 15 percent, making it one of the best in the world. This rate will apply to all businesses across the board, enabling freelancers, sole proprietors, unincorporated small businesses, and pass-through entities to take advantage, unlike the current system, in which they are taxed at the personal income rates....
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I’m afraid your assessment is correct. I never imagined that Hillary Clinton could be President. But the stage has been set brilliantly. And Republicans prove why they are the stupid party.
Are you saying Ted’s father’s deeds is the equivalent of belonging to the KKK? You know what Hillary and the Rats will do.
If you will remember...neither was flying. But surprise, now it happens to be an everyday occurrence. Even to the moon, albeit not every day.
“Can?” Where have you been lately?
Totally agree....
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