If Kerry is elected, stocks should drop by 6%, or $1.2 trillion, since the yield on securities drops from 85% to 80%, other factors remaining equal. If Bush is elected, stocks rise by 17%, or $3.4 trillion, since yield increases to 100% from 85%. Difference between candidates is $4.6 trillion. However, to compensate for the lost $100-150 billion per year in tax revenues, Bush's plan should include a one-time capital gains tax on all capital appreciation prior to the 0% rate date. This $1 trillion in revenues could be paid over 4 years, wiping out the annual deficit. It opens...