Presidential Campaign
The current political campaign has been met with great controversy and division amongst the American People. On the one hand, we have an incumbent president that has led the country through the most tragic time in our history. On the other hand, we have his opponent that believes that more can be done to secure the country against terrorism and the war in Iraq. In addition, we will explore the position of Ralph Nader, a third party candidate. The purpose pf this discussion is to focus on the views that these three candidates have and draw some conclusions about how each candidate desires to help the country.
Healthcare:
The problem of affordable healthcare is one of the main issues that will ship this election. Many Americans do not have any healthcare coverage and many others do not have the amount of health coverage that they need. In addition, many doctors especially obstetricians are deciding to abandon the healthcare field because malpractice insurance is too expensive. In the following paragraphs, we will describe where each candidate stands on the issue of healthcare and a shortage of highly specialized healthcare practitioners.
George W. Bush (Republican)
According to the president's official website his position s that all Americans should have healthcare that is affordable. ("Promoting Affordable Health Care for Every American") The site also claims that the president attempting to solve the problem of rising healthcare costs. According to the site, the president's plan will reduce healthcare costs for the self-employed, low-income individuals, single parent families and employees that are not covered by their employers. ("Promoting Affordable Health Care for Every American") The president's plan promises to extend Medicaid eligibility, establish tax-free healthcare savings accounts, reduce the costs of prescription drugs, increase the number of healthcare centers in rural areas and has already established a prescription drug benefits package for seniors. ("Promoting Affordable Health Care for Every American")
Republican Party stance of healthcare
The party as a whole insists that it want affordable healthcare for all Americans. However, actually being able to pass a bill that reduces premiums, and drug costs has proven problematic. The GOP contends that the American healthcare system could be the best in the world if citizens had better access to top quality healthcare. (Healthcare) The RNC asserts that no American should be without the appropriate healthcare and this is also a stance that the President has taken.
John Kerry (Democrat)
According to John Kerry's official website, he also wants every American to have affordable healthcare. ("Affordable Healthcare for all") Kerry proposes that he will work to reduce health care premiums by as much as $1,000 a year. ("Affordable Healthcare for all") He also proposes tax breaks for certain individuals and businesses. He asserts that he will restructure the Medicare prescription drug plan and reduce the price that Americans pay for prescription drugs. ("Affordable Healthcare for all")
Democratic Stance on healthcare
The DNC also believes that healthcare should be available and affordable to all Americans. The DNC also believes that the Bush administration has not been effective in addressing the situation. The convention insists that expensive healthcare costs should be eliminated. ("Another Bush Ripoff: Health Care Costs Skyrocket")
Ralph Nader (Third Party)
Like the other candidates in this election Nader wants all Americans to have healthcare. Nader also wants to replace the current investor owned healthcare system with a single payer system. (Healthcare for All)
Nader contends that the private healthcare system should be removed. (Healthcare for All)
Nader also names several medical associations that have embraced his ideas including the American Nurses Association and the Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP). (Healthcare for All)
Economy and Jobs:
The current condition of the American economy and job losses are central problems of the Bush administration. Although economic projections and statistics insist that the economy is improving many Americans are still feeling the effects of a slow economy. Millions have loss jobs and countless others are under employed. For this reason, economists have labeled it a jobless recovery.
George W. Bush
George Bush tends to focus on the tax cuts that he has implemented during his administration. The president asserts that these tax cuts have aided in economic recovery and been beneficial for many Americans. (Creating Opportunity for America's Workers) The president contends that if he is reelected he will work to strengthen the economy,...
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