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The Race For The White House Remains Tight Ahead Of Debate
Sep 7, 2024 ·
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The Race For The White House Remains Tight Ahead Of Debate
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Hy and Christopher tackle the upcoming presidential debate and an election that is, as Karl Rove calls it, “tight as a tick.” We talk about the fact that neither of...
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Hy and Christopher tackle the upcoming presidential debate and an election that is, as Karl Rove calls it, “tight as a tick.”
We talk about the fact that neither of the major presidential candidates even remotely care about looming deficits, and the Libertarian candidate Chase Oliver seems to be the only one talking about how government spending triggers inflation. We also ask whether pro-life conservatives, particularly in western Pennsylvania, will stay home amidst Donald Trump’s flip-flops on the Florida abortion rights election? That alone could swing the election.
Speaking of flip-flops, we talk about Kamala Harris’ reversals on economic policy, fracking, and particularly the Biden tax increase proposals. Harris wishes to hike capital gains tax to 33% rather than 44%— as Biden proposed. Is that smaller tax increase enough to calm centrist voters, worried that tax increases could tank the economy. In other words, can a smaller tax jump allay enough of the financial fears of suburban swing voters that they will feel comfortable casting their ballots for the Democrats?
Finally, we talk about the legacy of Denise Villere Schimek, philanthropist, businesswoman, and noted violinist & orchestra conductor. Her funeral is Wednesday, September 11, at noon at Lake Lawn Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.
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We talk about the fact that neither of the major presidential candidates even remotely care about looming deficits, and the Libertarian candidate Chase Oliver seems to be the only one talking about how government spending triggers inflation. We also ask whether pro-life conservatives, particularly in western Pennsylvania, will stay home amidst Donald Trump’s flip-flops on the Florida abortion rights election? That alone could swing the election.
Speaking of flip-flops, we talk about Kamala Harris’ reversals on economic policy, fracking, and particularly the Biden tax increase proposals. Harris wishes to hike capital gains tax to 33% rather than 44%— as Biden proposed. Is that smaller tax increase enough to calm centrist voters, worried that tax increases could tank the economy. In other words, can a smaller tax jump allay enough of the financial fears of suburban swing voters that they will feel comfortable casting their ballots for the Democrats?
Finally, we talk about the legacy of Denise Villere Schimek, philanthropist, businesswoman, and noted violinist & orchestra conductor. Her funeral is Wednesday, September 11, at noon at Lake Lawn Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.
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