Post by Josh Bunton on Dec 13, 2003 20:36:00 GMT -5
The 2004 Presidential election is less than a year away. Recent polls suggest Howard Dean will win the Democratic Presidential nomination.
Zogby International conducted a survey in their “Road to Boston†series (12/1-12/3/03), which polled 503 “likely†Democratic voters. The results of this poll show Howard Dean with a 42 percent lead, over John Kerry with 12 percent and, Wesley Clark with 9 percent.
These polls suggest Howard Dean will win the Democratic Presidential nomination. Thus, shaping the 2004 presidential bid as Howard Dean, against incumbent George W. Bush.
During the 2004 Presidential campaign, Americans can expect to hear a variety of issues. Two “national†issues that will be discussed are “The Global War on Terror,†and “The Economy.â€
Howard Dean’s position on “The Global War on Terror,†is President Bush lied about Al Qaida, nukes and WMD’s. Howard Dean suggests: “in the case of Iraq, the president told us that Al Qaida and Saddam Hussein were about to make a deal.â€
Colin Powell, during a “United Nations†address stated: “Iraq today harbors a deadly terrorist network headed by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi an associate and collaborator of Usama bin Laden and his al-Qaida lieutenants.â€
Another topic that will be discussed in 2004 will be the economy. When Howard Dean was asked “What's the higher priority for you, balancing the federal budget or stimulating the economy?â€
Dean’s response “You can actually do both, and we're going to have to do both. The Republicans can't balance budgets. They haven't done it in 34 years. It's not an accident that in 1993 when the House and Senate supported balancing the budget, that that kicked off this tremendous time of prosperity, because people had confidence and they began to invest in America again.â€
Dean suggests America’s economy isn’t rebounding, because Americans aren’t investing, due to lack of confidence. The DOW industrial closed above 10,000 points, on December 11, 2003, which has not occurred since May 24, 2002.
Furthermore, “The Conference Board†issued a Press Release stating “2004 will be the U.S.’S Best Year Economically in Last 20 Years.†Listed in “The Conference Boards†Press Report was:
* GDP Growth will hit 5.7% in 2004
* Real consumer spending, which continues to fuel growth, will increase at a 4.7% pace next year, up from about 3.2% this year. Another gain of 4.3% is projected for 2005.
* Real capital spending, which will rise by only 2.7% this year, will climb 11.7% next year and another 8.6% in 2005. Pre-tax corporate operating profits will top $1 trillion next year, up from a projected $928 billion this year. Another trillion-dollar-plus gain in profits is expected in 2005.
Most Left-Leaning Americans support Howard Dean. In fact, Al Gore endorsed Howard Dean for the democratic nomination, on December 9, 2003.
What does this mean for George W. Bush’s campaign? Zogby International conducted a poll of 1002 likely voters, from December 4-6, which showed if the election were held today, President Bush would have 43 percent of the vote. The Democratic Presidential Candidate would have 41 percent of the vote.
Republicans throughout the year have wished for a Bush-Dean match up. Republicans say, “Dean’s opposition to the war with Iraq and his call for Bush’s tax cuts to be rolled- back, will open the door for a landslide victory in November.â€
President Bush’s political advisors are preparing for a run against Howard Dean in 2004.
A senior Republican official involved in the Bush campaign was quoted as saying “We’re ready to go.â€
One thing can be certain; the 2004 election year will be filled with a variety of issues. Both national parties, Democrats and Republicans, will need to offer solutions, instead of criticism.
-Joshua Bunton, Copyright 2003
Joshua Bunton is the Editor and Founder of ConservativeIssues.com. Josh's website promotes "Americas freedom," while advocating, equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all.
Zogby International conducted a survey in their “Road to Boston†series (12/1-12/3/03), which polled 503 “likely†Democratic voters. The results of this poll show Howard Dean with a 42 percent lead, over John Kerry with 12 percent and, Wesley Clark with 9 percent.
These polls suggest Howard Dean will win the Democratic Presidential nomination. Thus, shaping the 2004 presidential bid as Howard Dean, against incumbent George W. Bush.
During the 2004 Presidential campaign, Americans can expect to hear a variety of issues. Two “national†issues that will be discussed are “The Global War on Terror,†and “The Economy.â€
Howard Dean’s position on “The Global War on Terror,†is President Bush lied about Al Qaida, nukes and WMD’s. Howard Dean suggests: “in the case of Iraq, the president told us that Al Qaida and Saddam Hussein were about to make a deal.â€
Colin Powell, during a “United Nations†address stated: “Iraq today harbors a deadly terrorist network headed by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi an associate and collaborator of Usama bin Laden and his al-Qaida lieutenants.â€
Another topic that will be discussed in 2004 will be the economy. When Howard Dean was asked “What's the higher priority for you, balancing the federal budget or stimulating the economy?â€
Dean’s response “You can actually do both, and we're going to have to do both. The Republicans can't balance budgets. They haven't done it in 34 years. It's not an accident that in 1993 when the House and Senate supported balancing the budget, that that kicked off this tremendous time of prosperity, because people had confidence and they began to invest in America again.â€
Dean suggests America’s economy isn’t rebounding, because Americans aren’t investing, due to lack of confidence. The DOW industrial closed above 10,000 points, on December 11, 2003, which has not occurred since May 24, 2002.
Furthermore, “The Conference Board†issued a Press Release stating “2004 will be the U.S.’S Best Year Economically in Last 20 Years.†Listed in “The Conference Boards†Press Report was:
* GDP Growth will hit 5.7% in 2004
* Real consumer spending, which continues to fuel growth, will increase at a 4.7% pace next year, up from about 3.2% this year. Another gain of 4.3% is projected for 2005.
* Real capital spending, which will rise by only 2.7% this year, will climb 11.7% next year and another 8.6% in 2005. Pre-tax corporate operating profits will top $1 trillion next year, up from a projected $928 billion this year. Another trillion-dollar-plus gain in profits is expected in 2005.
Most Left-Leaning Americans support Howard Dean. In fact, Al Gore endorsed Howard Dean for the democratic nomination, on December 9, 2003.
What does this mean for George W. Bush’s campaign? Zogby International conducted a poll of 1002 likely voters, from December 4-6, which showed if the election were held today, President Bush would have 43 percent of the vote. The Democratic Presidential Candidate would have 41 percent of the vote.
Republicans throughout the year have wished for a Bush-Dean match up. Republicans say, “Dean’s opposition to the war with Iraq and his call for Bush’s tax cuts to be rolled- back, will open the door for a landslide victory in November.â€
President Bush’s political advisors are preparing for a run against Howard Dean in 2004.
A senior Republican official involved in the Bush campaign was quoted as saying “We’re ready to go.â€
One thing can be certain; the 2004 election year will be filled with a variety of issues. Both national parties, Democrats and Republicans, will need to offer solutions, instead of criticism.
-Joshua Bunton, Copyright 2003
Joshua Bunton is the Editor and Founder of ConservativeIssues.com. Josh's website promotes "Americas freedom," while advocating, equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all.