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The Entrepreneur's Guide to the Presidential Election 2008

What would a John McCain presidency mean for entrepreneurs? What would a Barack Obama presidency mean for entrepreneurs? Given that small business owners are universally recognized as representing the growth engine of the U.S. economy, these questions are enormously important. And yet, despite the non-stop coverage the 2008 presidential campaign has received over the past year, it has been almost impossible to find specific, comprehensive coverage of the issues that matter most to entrepreneurs -- until now.

Issue Guide

Where the Candidates Stand on the Issues that Matter to Entrepreneurs

Credit: McCain - Ali Goldstein / NBC Newswire; Obama - Stephen Azzato / NBC Newswire

Report Card: Which Candidate Deserves Your Vote?

Who Should You Vote For?

  • TAXES   -   Who's Offering the Bigger Cut?
  • ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT   -   Drilling Down to the Details
  • IMMIGRATION   -   How Much of a Burden Must Employers Bear?
  • TECHNOLOGY   -   Does a Candidate's Comfort with Technology Matter?
  • HEALTH CARE   -   Coverage, but at What Price?
  • LABOR   -   A Debate over Workers' Rights
  • TRADE   -   Do Entrepreneurs Need Protection or Free Trade?
  • THE ECONOMY   -   Is Aggressive Intervention Required?

An Open Letter to the New President

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