Is Voter Support A Presidential Candidate - 1795 Words

OVERVIEW Generally there are several key positions voters focus on when selecting a presidential candidate. Whether they release it or not, macroeconomics take a key in their thoughts by defining candidates based on positions of unemployment, income, and inflation. Many believe that voter support is based on differentiating viewpoints of past, present, and future economic conditions. For the most part, voters position themselves on one side or the other of the same coin. There is one side of the coin that is largely concerned with what the incumbent will personally do for them; the other side focuses on what the future president will do for the country. Donald R. Kinder and D. Roderick Kiewiet refer to the first group as pocketbook†¦show more content†¦However, it can be assumed that the interrelationship between both voter groups can and may collectively contribute to the majority vote this presidential election. A recent Gallup pole reflects two top voter issues reflective of sociotropic citizens; currently they are the economy and how the government operates (Newport, 2015). Those seeking election must not only understand the major concerns of Americans but also demonstrate how they plan to correct the issues. For the most part there are two schools of thought when it comes to government and economic policies, each being contended by Democrats or Republicans. So what are these thoughts and was is the best course of action? To figure this out we must understand the ramifications of each method. Lets take a look at who the candidates are and what their positions are. MARCO RUBIO Marco Rubio’s fiscal proposals follow that of sociotropic voters and classical economists. His political ideals resound among constituents who believe a prosperous nation is one with little to no government intervention. Further, his positions on taxes follow that of â€Å"The Father of Supply-Side Economics†, Arthur Laffer (The Laffer Curve, 2011). Laffer’s theory points out that a government would not collect any revenue if tax rates were at 0% and 100% (Laffer, 2011). His reasoning is that taxes have