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Jack Welch On Why He's Voting For Trump
cnbc.com ^ | September 20, 2016

Posted on 09/20/2016 5:33:35 AM PDT by Helicondelta

Jack Welch, the former GE chief and longtime Republican supporter, told CNBC on Tuesday he's voting for Donald Trump because he likes the real estate mogul's policies on tax reform, government regulations and national security more than those of Hillary Clinton.

Welch was late to the Trump camp, first supporting Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, who failed to secure the GOP presidential nomination.

Welch provided a detailed argument for Trump's policies in a "Squawk Box" interview.

On taxes, he said Trump's federal corporate tax cut from 35 percent to 15 percent would be better for the economy.

On regulation, Welch said he favors Trump's stance on reviewing or repealing a host of government regulations, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street reform act.

He said Clinton's plan on regulations would be "Obama plus."

On energy, Welch said he likes Trump's support of fracking and the Keystone pipeline.

On the environment, Welch said supports Trump's plans to reform the EPA and modify the climate change agreement reached in Paris.

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KEYWORDS: 2016endorsements; cnbc; jackwelch; trump2016

1 posted on 09/20/2016 5:33:35 AM PDT by Helicondelta
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To: Helicondelta

I’d take Jack Welch’s support over that of any member of the Bush family. He’s created jobs and been successful and innovative, the Bushes have not, dragged us into needless wars that have created havoc, and were among the dimmest bulbs in the room.


2 posted on 09/20/2016 5:42:14 AM PDT by laconic
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To: Helicondelta

How deplorable. Isn’t Jack from the deplorable “greatest generation” basket? Put him back in and tell him to shut the “” up.


3 posted on 09/20/2016 5:42:28 AM PDT by Religion and Politics (Time for Trump and supporters to show their strength and resolve.)
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To: Helicondelta

Memo to Mark Levin:

Jack Welsh is far more qualified to make an assessment of Mr. Trump than you’ll ever be. He has real world experience whereas you live in a talk radio/book writing bubble.

Get with the program. And not in a lukewarm way either.


4 posted on 09/20/2016 5:46:45 AM PDT by MichaelCorleone (Jesus Christ is not a religion. He's the Truth.)
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To: Helicondelta
Met him in Cincinnati in the late 1980's when I was a very junior IT guy. Not a large man but very impressive. He knew every aspect of his business, including the IT parts. We were a vendor. I'd call the experience somewhat intimidating.

Glad that Chainsaw Jack is supporting Trump. Here's hoping Trump takes a chainsaw to the Federal Registry when he gets in.

5 posted on 09/20/2016 5:48:23 AM PDT by InABunkerUnderSF (Proudly deplorable since 2016.)
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To: laconic

The Jack Welch management system was a disaster. Stripped companies of institutional knowledge. Blew out good productive employees and created endless churn. Pretty much strengthened the arguments of Unions everywhere.

I will pass on Jack Welch


6 posted on 09/20/2016 6:56:27 AM PDT by DariusBane (Liberty and Risk. Flip sides of the same coin. So how much risk will YOU accept? Vive Deo et Vives)
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To: Helicondelta

Neutron Jack. He’s hard as nails.


7 posted on 09/20/2016 6:57:21 AM PDT by Cboldt
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To: DariusBane
I think your assessment is spot on. He took advantage of a strong cutlure, and stripped it in a slow and methodical way to his own personal advantage. Slower than the usual corporate raiders, but same effect.

Obviously didn't strip out all institutional know how, the company still does okay in some hi-tech fields. But the employees are beat like rented mules. Loyalty is a one-way street these days.

8 posted on 09/20/2016 7:01:51 AM PDT by Cboldt
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The bad news his system was adopted everywhere across many industries and fields. Misery abounds. Knew a gal who hand an engineering team to solve a difficult problem. All five top tier engineers. Solved the problem then had to rank her team. Blew out number five. Stupid.


9 posted on 09/20/2016 7:28:09 AM PDT by DariusBane (Liberty and Risk. Flip sides of the same coin. So how much risk will YOU accept? Vive Deo et Vives)
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