2008: Election of Historic Proportion
College Democrat president Allison Rochford endorses Sen. Obama
Allison Rochford
Issue date: 11/4/08 Section: News
Note to Editor: The opinions expressed in this article are that of the writer an not the Buchtelite staff.
Senator Barack Obama is my choice for President of the United States because I believe he truly understands the hardships of the middle class and has the correct vision to bring this country the change it needs. From his work as a community organizer in the south side of Chicago working with the poorest of the poor to his early opposition to the unjust war in Iraq to his work in the Senate, Senator Obama has proven he is an intelligent man who works hard to make a difference for everyday Americans. Below are his specific plans on the economy, health care, taxes, education and national security which will lead this country into a better future after these eight years of a visionless administration.
Economy
Senator Obama and Senator Biden will provide a tax cut for working families. By restoring fairness to the tax codes and ending Bush tax cuts to the wealthiest one percent supported by Senator John McCain, Senator Obama will provide 95 percent of working Americans much needed tax relief, including working students. The new "Making Work Pay" tax credit will give back up to $500 for an individual and $1,000 per working family.
In addition, Senator Obama will create tax relief for small businesses by eliminating all capital gains taxes on startup and small businesses which will encourage innovation and job creation. Senator Obama will also work toward better trade agreements which will provide long-term solutions. He will work for trade policies that would open up foreign markets to support good American jobs while spreading fair labor and environmental standards around the world. Barack Obama's plan addresses the immediate needs of the middle class while also working on lasting solutions to our economic crisis.
Taxes
Senator Obama's tax system will benefit the middle and working classes. His taxes will be lowered for 95 percent of workers by repealing Bush's tax cuts which lower taxes for the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans. Low- and middle-income seniors, homeowners and families sending a child to college will receive tax cuts as well. Also, Senator Obama will simplify taxes by combining already existing tax credits and by making tax forms easier to complete. Senator Obama's tax plan will positively affect all citizens making under $250,000 a year.
Senator Barack Obama is my choice for President of the United States because I believe he truly understands the hardships of the middle class and has the correct vision to bring this country the change it needs. From his work as a community organizer in the south side of Chicago working with the poorest of the poor to his early opposition to the unjust war in Iraq to his work in the Senate, Senator Obama has proven he is an intelligent man who works hard to make a difference for everyday Americans. Below are his specific plans on the economy, health care, taxes, education and national security which will lead this country into a better future after these eight years of a visionless administration.
Economy
Senator Obama and Senator Biden will provide a tax cut for working families. By restoring fairness to the tax codes and ending Bush tax cuts to the wealthiest one percent supported by Senator John McCain, Senator Obama will provide 95 percent of working Americans much needed tax relief, including working students. The new "Making Work Pay" tax credit will give back up to $500 for an individual and $1,000 per working family.
In addition, Senator Obama will create tax relief for small businesses by eliminating all capital gains taxes on startup and small businesses which will encourage innovation and job creation. Senator Obama will also work toward better trade agreements which will provide long-term solutions. He will work for trade policies that would open up foreign markets to support good American jobs while spreading fair labor and environmental standards around the world. Barack Obama's plan addresses the immediate needs of the middle class while also working on lasting solutions to our economic crisis.
Taxes
Senator Obama's tax system will benefit the middle and working classes. His taxes will be lowered for 95 percent of workers by repealing Bush's tax cuts which lower taxes for the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans. Low- and middle-income seniors, homeowners and families sending a child to college will receive tax cuts as well. Also, Senator Obama will simplify taxes by combining already existing tax credits and by making tax forms easier to complete. Senator Obama's tax plan will positively affect all citizens making under $250,000 a year.
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