So I was called to task for calling John McCain the only remaining Republican contender. I still think he’s got the nomination, but many people are interested, so I thought I’d cave and offer the basics of the Mike Huckabee plan. Since he still in the race.
And because I’ve got emails about it, I’ll do a bonus on Monday: Ron Paul.
The basics of economic plans from Mike Huckabee

Get rid of income tax and replace it with a “Fair Tax.”
Expand Bush tax cuts.
Increase spending on defense and infrastructure.
Protect American jobs from “unfair” foreign competition.

Maybe I’m not being fair, but Huckabee’s economic …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

Yesterday we tool a brief and basic look at the economic plans offered by Hillary Clinton. Today we look at those offered by her rival for the Democratic nomination, Barack Obama.
Basics of economic plans offered by Barack Obama

Economic stimulus in the green economy by providing more green sector jobs.
Infrastructure bank that would help pay for improvements to bridges, roads and waterways.
Save money by ending the Iraq War.
Raise taxes on corporations and get rid of tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans.
Refundable tax credit for college tuition ($4,000 per year).
Public insurance program offering a similar plan available to government employees.

What do you …read more