I am not interested in your twisted logic, just what are they running on besides that they are against President Bush!
2006-10-27 07:06:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Pres. Bill Clinton signed law stating there can be no embryonic stem cell research!
There was an increase in the minimum wage, voted in by Republicans in July 2006 that raises minimum wage up to $7.25 over three years
Student Loan interest rates are around 3.7% lowest it has ever been
The top 1% of taxpayers by income pay 33% of all individual income taxes, and 22.7% of all federal taxes. The top 5% of taxpayers pay 54.5% of all individual income taxes, and 38.5% of all federal taxes. The top 10% of taxpayers pay 67.4% of all individual income taxes, and 50% of all federal taxes. The top quintile (20%) pays 82.5% of all individual income taxes, and 65.3% of all federal taxes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_rate
Why should they not get a tax break?
How about no gifts from lobbyists or foreign interests groups.
There should be no doubt about the care of our Veterans! Raise the pay, raise the care.
2006-10-27 07:42:16 · update #1
wmp55 I applaud you......it seems you are the only Democrat on here with a plan besides Bush bashing. Thank you for your answer.
2006-10-27 07:50:18 · update #2
Federal funding of embryonic stem-cell research to cure disease, a higher minimum wage, a cut in the interest rate for college loans, a rollback of the tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, limitations on gifts from lobbyists, a more safely equipped military and better benefits for veterans.
2006-10-27 07:15:16 · answer #1 · answered by wmp55 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay I will attempt to stay logical and straight forward.
Melisa Hart is running for re-election against a democrat ,Jason Altmire . The reason I choose her ( I don't have a clue other than ads both candidates ran)
Altmire's first spot characterizes Hart as a steadfast ally of President Bush and U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum and claims Hart voted to cut funding on veterans benefits and student loans.
She fired back this week with a TV spot claiming Jason Altmire is running "a negative campaign, full of lies instead of ideas. The same Jason Altmire who as a Washington lobbyist was never shy about asking her for help."
Melissa Hart is not in my district and I have no idea on her political agenda or her opponent's stand on any issue. He (seems) is of the opinion that saying she has voted with President Bush on most issue will win him the election
Another example is the ad currently being ran by Governor Rendell that if re-elected he will lower property taxes- problem being it is the same promise he made 4 years ago to get elected.
What I can figure out is the democratic platform in PA is rhetoric, promises and we don't associate with Bush.
2006-10-27 07:54:27 · answer #2 · answered by Akkita 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's basically it: anti Bush and Bush team agenda. in this way bush is made into a lame duck president for the entire 2 years he has left.
in and of itself this is a good thing. on the other hand, not really having a cohesive, well thought out plan, other than taking congress away from a republican majority, is nothing to be proud of. this is why i basically despise all politicians
2006-10-27 07:19:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Besides what you say, nothing. They won't stand for anything, they'll stay on the sidelines until they absolutely need to take a stand.
2006-10-27 07:11:16 · answer #4 · answered by dundalk1 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋