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Why I Am Voting for President Barack Obama

Election Day is Tomorrow

Very simply put, President Obama has done a lot of good for this country. That being said, he has also done some not so good. Overall, however, I fully support him as President and he will be receiving my vote for the following reasons-

With Obamacare, the President has helped approximately 5.6 million seniors and people with disabilities with affording prescription drugs. He has also helped 17 million children with pre-existing conditions who now cannot be denied coverage.

The President doubled funding for Pell Grants and established a tax credit for college students which helped over 9 million students afford tutition.

The President signed 18 tax cuts for small businesses and supported loans to help small businesses.

The President cut taxes by approximately 3,600 dollars for the average, middle-class family making 50,000 dollars. 

The President passed Wall Street Reform which forces the banks to become accountable so that another recession will not happen.

Lastly, The President saved over 1 million jobs by saving the auto industry.

All of this information can be fact checked by using the internet. Most of this information came from several independent resources such as newspapers.

These are the important issues for me because these are the issues that directly impact me and that is why I am voting for President Obama tomorrow. Everyone has their own opinions and many will not share the same as me. I truly believe the country is moving in a positive direction. 

I will not bash Governor Romney but I will state the facts. If Governor Romney was such a good Governor, why are his states of Michigan (Born and father was Governor) and Masschusetts (Raised) not leaning towards him? Governor Romney left Bain Capital after Bain took over and bankrupted several different businesses. Governor Romney stated he would have let Detroit go bankrupt in reference to the auto industry. Governor Romney, more of his Vice- Preidential Pick's idea, would like to made Medicare and/or Medicaid a voucher program. This would mean that people could possily not get the treatment they need because the vouchers are not worth enough. There has also been talk of Romney wanting to privatize social security which is an ideal this country depends on and has depended on for over 70 years.

This country has come far since 2008 when we were starting our financial hardship. I think everyone can agree that it is obviously extremely difficult to take office in the middle of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. I will say, as a side note, the financial crisis was not caused by George W. Bush. The financial crisis was caused by many other facots but we cannot and should not blame just President Bush. President Obama has worked hard and tirelessly to make this country great again and I believe we should give him another four years. He did not have and does not have a magic wand that can make the economy better over night but with another four years, he can certainly work to make it better.

I urge everyone to get out and vote! 

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Stephen Austin May 20, 2013 at 11:14 am
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Lori Marcucci May 20, 2013 at 09:29 am
I have a 16 year old son that might be able to help. He needs to earn some money. Do you have theRead More equipment? You can contact me with the info Thank you
Not Guido May 19, 2013 at 10:11 am
I agree Jack is a good man. He however needs to better explain his financial problems. ForeclosureRead More doesn't go forward due to a mistake. Stand up and tell the truth. If you fell behind and got back on track tell us.
Sam Giglio May 18, 2013 at 04:41 pm
Jack is a good and decent man, He would be an asset to this Town if Elected to serve as our Mayor.Read More With that said we look forward to a new beginning in East Haven, One that can set the path to a new vision for the Residents who live here now and the ones yet to come. Yes its easy to say I like Jack
Richard Poulton May 18, 2013 at 03:53 pm
Gene, Jack is your party's pick, so what else are you to say. As to Jack, if he is anything likeRead More his father he IS a good man. But being just a good man doesn't cut it in todays small world politics. Jack has issues he needs to explain and I am sure when he time comes he will. But as to this article, I wouldn't expect anything else from the SHADOW. Wouldn't want him backing me for anything.
Richard Poulton May 19, 2013 at 08:24 am
I asked the question and you gave me the answer I was looking for, and I thank you for that. As toRead More the rest of your dribble, doesn't deserve a response for EVERYONR knows all about the true Gene aka ******** Ruocco.
Gene Ruocco May 18, 2013 at 04:24 pm
Richard, the Mayor kicked the CEO of the company that had the contract out of his office less than aRead More month after he won the election. The contract was with the town not the BOE. And if you think the only thing to check is if the panels are dirty, then it isn't worth answering you. A large investment of tax dollars was made and it is paying off with lower electric bills. The systems delivering these savings need to be checked, that is why people who were smart enough to sign a maintenance agreement did just that. Ask the BOE how the chiller replacement is going at the High School; due to lack of maintenance they lost two chillers that should have lasted at least 10 to 15 more years. Penny wise and dollar foolish is what this is all about, not the election year, but what else could we expect from you Richard. You have become the cheer leader of the administration.
Richard Poulton May 18, 2013 at 03:58 pm
Boy, you just know it's an election year. Gene, one question, when was this contract stopped?Read More Just now or some time ago, but seeing its getting "close' to November you just thought you would bring this up. Besides, shouldn't your question be aimed at the B of E, not the Mayor. And what is to be maintained anyway beside washing the panals now and then? You just keep us all informed now Gene.