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Without naming a specific candidate- What issues would your ideal candidate for President embrace?

What issues would be the KEY issues you would be looking for in a Presidential candidate? Please list your concerns in order of importance. Borders security, immigration, economy, abortion, healthcare, jobs, taxes, integrity, faith, etc.

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  • 9 years ago

    A reduction in government size, presence, and spending.

    An end to the hugely wasteful war on drugs. Drugs are a health problem, not a criminal problem. Putting people in jail doesn't address the real root of the problem.

    More welcoming immigration policy. Offer citizenship to illegals who are working legitimate jobs - nothing wrong with more legitimate taxpayers. Many of them already pay taxes anyway - that makes them a citizen in my mind as they fund the country same as you or I. They should be protected as citizens, not persecuted for seeking a better life.

    Abortion should be considered a medical treatment and be covered by healthcare. No 'parental permission under 16' as bush brought in - that is just a sneaky way to limit abortions. Government can't tell someone what they can or cant do with their own body.

    A universal healthcare system to replace the current 'See a doctor only if you have insurance' system. Healthcare should be a universal right.

    Faith? That has nothing to do with government according to the establishment clause in the constitution. The ideal candidate will not have a platform that acknowledges faith. Religious freedom is guaranteed by the constitution, that is enough. A political endorsement of faith violates that because it limits secular voters' right to be free from religion.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Economy, jobs & training, business investment, integrity, taxes,healthcare, borders security, immigration, faith abortion etc,

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    * Reduce taxes / new tax code for working Americans

    * Cut government spending by at least 1/3 in the next 4 years. 1/2 in 6 years.

    * Let the UN settle foreign disputes, time for the US to stop being world police

    * Reduce dependence on foreign oil by drilling here AND exploring alternative options

    * Enforce existing immigration laws

    * Leave social issues (gay marriage, abortion) up to individual states.

    * Repeal Obamacare. Let individual states decide on state issued health care.

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