What may be the most pressing issue when the pandemic ends has not even been addressed by either presidential candidate. Thanks to the pandemic and the economic lockdown it produced,…
Where They Stand, Part Five: Energy and the Environment
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has called climate change “the greatest threat to our security.” According to The Wall Street Journal, “Mr. Biden calls climate change an urgent crisis and has…
Where They Stand, Part Four: COVID-19
Given the current division and political debate, there’s greater commonality among the two presidential candidates and their parties in approaches to dealing with the pandemic than you might think. “President…
Where They Stand, Part Three: Tax Policy
The difference between President Trump and challenger Joe Biden is evident in their tax policies. “The Biden campaign supports higher taxes on business, particularly large corporations; stronger regulations, including on…
Where They Stand, Part Two: The Economy
Economic policies will be especially important as the country seeks to continue its recovery from the lockdown. Millions of Americans lost their jobs, and thousands of businesses either closed for…
Election: Consider “What” Along With “Who”
First in a series. During the upcoming presidential election, many Americans will once again be voting against someone, rather than voting for someone — if they vote at all. Both…
Bernie Sanders: “The Stock Market’s Best Friend”
Part Two of a Three-Part Series. So, if experts believed a capitalist like Donald Trump would have a negative impact on the stock market, what are they saying about the…
Would Socialism Be Good for the Stock Market? Nyet!
Part One of a Three-Part Series. With Bernie Sanders now the frontrunner for Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, we wondered what the impact would be on the stock market and the…
How Tariffs Will Damage the Economy
In our last post, we explained why tariffs will likely have a negative impact on the steel industry, resulting in fewer exports. But there are many other reasons for opposing…
When Trade Is No Longer Free
Common sense does not dictate national policy. Every U.S. president and member of Congress is influenced by personal experience and ingrained beliefs. If you’re president, you’re also surrounded by a…