Not since the last President Bush was in office has the economy been such a big deal. And with $4 a gallon gas looming on the horizon, many are thinking that all the much-proclaimed tax rebates as part of an “economic stimulus” plan will do is serve to enrich oil companies.
So, now we are interested in what the presidential candidates are offering in terms of economic plans. After all, if $4 gas is going to change the household budget, we’re going to need to figure out how to pay for other things. And it is true that whoever is …read more

We’ve been looking at what different presidential candidates have to offer in terms of economic plans. As the lone remaining Republican contender, it is no surprise that John McCain offers ideas that are different from the two remain Democratic candidates. He does have some interesting ideas, especially this idea that government deficit spending should be stopped. I like the idea of fiscal responsibility, but I’d like to see it achieved by other means, I think.
Basics of economic plans offered by John McCain

No universal health care here. Instead, McCain proposes that a refundable tax credit be offered to help offset the …read more