Barack Obama's Great Weakness In The Presidential Debates Is The Economy
Barack Obama
The first presidential debate in the 2012 election, pitting incumbent
Barack Obama against challenger Mitt Romney, occurred tonight. The
president was hammered on the economy and it was to be expected. It is hard
to argue from such a disadvantageous standpoint, as there are so many bad
economic numbers in existence, showing deterioration throughout Obama's
time in office that there is no way to effectively counter it.
Blaming Bush, who does deserve it, does not cover events that occurred
during the Obama presidency as well, which were economic missteps of a very
serious nature. Obama for his part, did invoke Romney's wealth and lower
tax rate and his alleged intent to do the same for rich folks in America.
However, Romney denied said claims.
Mitt Romney
Furthermore, Romney still pays millions in taxes, more than the average
person in America. Yes, the Judiciary Report is of the belief the rich
should pay more personal income taxes during these difficult financial
times (a small 5% increase), but that's something Obama has failed to
address during his time in office, though he had ample time to do so.
Obama exhibited a clear working knowledge of the nation's financial
affairs, but Romney's business experience and ability to cite how he would
apply it to the U.S. economy, far outshone any economic speak that came
from the president.
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