For me this presidential election leaves me with two equally unpleasant choices. Trump or Hillary?
What are my key concerns?
The economy
I heard a Harvard prof explain that there was no shortage of jobs -- for those with an education.
Those with little or no education will continue to finds jobs scarce and the pay poor. In other words to help more people find jobs America needs to find a way to increase the education of its people.
But the economic road also needs the right policies on fiscal and monetary matters. Monetary matters are the responsibility of the Federal Reserve. The problem is mainly with fiscal policy which is mainly the responsibility of Congress. Obama called for a commission of Democrats and Republicans to draw up a fiscal plan. That was the Simpson-Bowles Commission. It was a workman like plan, but got no support from Obama.
Hillary wants to spend. Trump wants to cut taxes. Both approaches are deeply flawed. However, once elected I believe Trump could deal with vested interests better than Hillary.
American Overseas Strategy.
I believe Hillary would be tied to Obama's policies. Since our policies must have a strong military behind them, I would favor Trump.
Personal character
Hillary has been found to lie on numerous occasions. Trump is being taken to task by inappropriate remarks he made 10 and 20 years ago. Maybe he did make those remarks. It pales in significance to the issues that concern me. I suspect any politician who has made as much money as the Clintons have from the sale of their influence while in government.
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