Who Has the Right Plan for America's Economy?

• “John McCain ”

  

  “Pro-Growth Tax Policy”

• “Objection”

  

  “Increasing the Deficit Does Not Increase Growth”
  

Pro-Growth Tax Policy

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John McCain Will Keep Tax Rates Low.

Entrepreneurs are at the heart of American innovation, growth and prosperity. They create the ultimate job security – a new, better opportunity if your current job goes away. Entrepreneurs should not be taxed into submission.

John McCain Will Maintain The Current Income And Investment Tax Rates And Fight The Democrats' Plans For A Crippling Tax Increase In 2011.

Left to their devices, Democrats will impose a massive $100 billion tax hike, almost $700 per taxpayer every year. John McCain has also long sought permanent and immediate reform of the estate tax, and supports raising the exemption from taxation on estates up to $10 million while cutting the tax rate to 15 percent.

John McCain Will Make It Harder To Raise Taxes.

John McCain believes it should require a 3/5 majority vote in Congress to raise taxes.

John McCain Will Reward Saving, Investment And Risk-Taking.

Low taxes on dividends and capital gains promote saving, channel investment dollars to innovative, high-value uses and not wasteful financial planning. John McCain will keep the current rates on dividends and capital gains and fight anti-growth efforts by Democrats.

John McCain Will Improve Business Investment Incentives.

John McCain proposes to permit corporations to immediately deduct the cost of equipment investment, providing a valuable pro-growth investment incentive. Expensing of equipment and technology will provide an immediate boost to capital expenditures and reward investments in cutting-edge technologies.

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"John McCain " McCain Campaign

• Cutting Taxes for the Middle Class
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• Pro-Growth Tax Policy
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• Eliminating Wasteful Spending
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• Helping Americans Confront Higher Living Costs
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• Helping Americans with the Housing Crisis
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• Keeping The Credit Crunch From Hurting College Students
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• Tax Cuts on American Employers
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• Pro-Innovation Tax Cuts
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• Retirement Tax Cut/Simpler Taxes
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• Giving Tax Cuts a Fair Chance
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• Reforming Entitlement Programs For The 21st Century
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• Promoting Fair Trade and Competitiveness
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• Reforming The Unemployment Insurance System
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"Barack Obama" Obama Campaign

• Jumpstart the Economy
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• Provide Middle Class Tax Relief
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• Trade Initiatives
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• Create 5 Million New Green Jobs
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• New Jobs Through National Infrastructure Investment
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• Technology, Innovation and Creating Jobs
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• Support Small Business
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• Strong Labor Policy
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• Protect Homeownership and Crack Down on Mortgage Fraud
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• Address Predatory Credit Card Practices
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• Reform Bankruptcy Laws
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• Work/Family Balance
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Most Objections

• Jumpstart the Economy
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• Provide Middle Class Tax Relief
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• Cutting Taxes for the Middle Class
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• Pro-Growth Tax Policy
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• Eliminating Wasteful Spending
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