In the upcoming USA presidential election, what is issue #1 for you and why?

Question

Whay issue is most important and where do you stand on it???

Answer 1

I'm not a US citizen, but I've always believed that a good president would always prioritize internal affairs first before taking care of other issues, or work on all issues simultaneously, but focus his biggest attention on what's happening in his country first. I've been hearing from you and some of my friends that the economy there now is suffering from some serious blows. It would be nice to have someone elected who could expertly solve problems like that and make the people happy while maintaing tactful international relations. Nothing is more dangerous than to be a president in a nation which is extremely unhappy because they get poorer and poorer, nasty things like civil wars can result from that.

Answer 2

Extricating our country from this war that we were deceived into starting has to be the first priority.

Until we are removing our troops from Iraq there is no way we can start funding some of the other issues our country is facing:
Providing the medical, mental and employment services for the returning troops which has to include a dedicated line of funding for the Veterans Administration which does not have to rely on yearly appropriations from Congress.
Health Care for All.
Improving the tarnished reputation of the U.S. in the world.
Acknowledge and begin working on Global Warming.

Answer 3

The number 1 issue is the Iraq conflict because it is a waste of time and resources so a few people can make a buck and overcharge our government. We have so many things to take care of in the United States and it pisses me off to see all this waste going on (i.e. security contracts at outrageous rates, many young people fighting in the name of America getting killed for [what I think] nothing, not getting the oil [which was the main source of the damn conflict in the first place], double talk from officials [both Iraqi and American], etc.). I want it to end so we can focus on getting our stuff together.

Answer 4

Illegal immigration is tops for me. I live in a southwest border state and we suffer greatly from the repercussions. I have no problem with anyone wanting to come anywhere for a better opportunity, but there has to be some sort of semblance. The Federal government has instituted laws and then shut their eyes when it comes to enforcing them. In the meantime, this country is sliding downhill at a rapid rate. I don't believe for one minute that we are going to lose an incredible amount of income if anyone is deported. Not when you weigh the expense that each and every citizen has to carry to keep them here. Leave our country and return through legal channels!

Answer 5

The war is the major issue, for me and apparently for -most- people.

But if there wasn't a war, there would be so many really serious issues! Our national debt. Healthcare. The economy. The deteriorating standard of living of the middle class. The constitutional power of the executive branch (i.e warrantless searches & wiretaps, torture, rendition, secret prisons, etc.) Education. I would hardly know which is the worst!

Answer 6

Debt and taxes, when the baby boomers retire (and they have started) that will be roughly a 20% reduction in income tax payers. Also medicare will have to be paid as well as social security. I have listened to C-Span debates and the number being thrown around to pay for it is 97% income tax, no one in the country will be able to afford it. There is a hell of a bill coming and coming fast and it seems all the dems have in mind is to spend more and cut nothing. I am voting republican down the line, we might survive with fiscal conservatives, hopefully one will win.

Answer 7

I believe that the war and how to get soldiers out of Iraq will be the biggest issue and how to reduce the amount of money that is spent yearly on the war alone. If these points are clearly dealed with by a presidential canidate then he/she has my vote.

Answer 8

health care. i would say the war,but nothing is going to change there no matter what candidate gets elected.

universal health care(NOT SOCIALIZED MEDICINE), because multiantibiotic resitant bacteria is becoming a problem, even though most people do not realize or pay atention to the problem.
cases of antibiotic resistant bacteria infections is on a steep rise, and 42 million Americans are sitting ducks waiting for their turn.
If there is an outbreak, because of so many people without access to preventative health care, it won't matter how good your insurance is, with so many chances to catch somehting you eventually will, and the health industry will be bogged down by so many people you probably won't be able to be treated fast enough. this simple problem can be avoided by helping everyone gain access to health care that will strengthen and help maintain their natural immune responses to help prevent so many infections.
you're looking at a major national security problem here.

Also, people who cannot pay cause losses to companies that provide health care. those losses are passed on to the rest of us in the form of higher prices, creating even more people who have problems paying their meddical bills. This creates a never ending upward spiral in medical expenses, that can be avoided simply by subsidizing health insurance for people who can't otherwise afford it.

Answer 9

American foreign policy. this being my field of study, i am particularly concerned with the direction the US is taking. Iraq is certainly a major point of concern, but it is essentially a symptom of a greater foreign policy design that the current administration has put in place, and unfortunately, one most republicans swear by.

the whole "war on terrorism" strategy is far too broad for even a hyper power to handle, and since most of the republicans favor more assertiveness in military matters, im afraid they will ultimately weaken American prestige and power abroad in the long run.

while the democrats havent painted any pictures in regards to F. policy that brings me comfort either, they are unfortunately the lesser of two evils, and so far have my vote when it comes to foreign policy.

Answer 10

Safety and wisdom in international relations. We need to take the dangers of Islamic terrorism seriously without getting involved in unnecessary wars (as we did in Iraq).