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Where Obama and McCain Stand on Small-Business Issues

By Matthew Bandyk

Posted: August 26, 2008

The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council today released a great comparison of the two presidential candidates' positions on the issues that most affect small businesses. While the SBEC is known to support policies that probably more closely resemble McCain's platform, this is a pretty fair list.

From the Obama camp, some of the more interesting stances are:

From McCain:

Obama's 250K Income Definition

Is the 250K income gross or net? I can't find a definition. If the 250K is gross income, small businesses will be hurt.

of @ Oct 18, 2008 11:53:22 AM

McCain, Oh McCain

This guy hasn't got a clue. So he was a prisoner of war. Big whoop. What does that have to do with anything that relates to the election? However, I do have to give him props for his sneaky ways of picking a women vice president to support all of Hillary's votes. BUT, I still think that Obama is the right choce for president because McCain is too old to do anything that involves a serious responsibility as running the country. I really don't want my life in this guy's hands.

Charolotte of KY @ Sep 24, 2008 23:28:42 PM

S corp and Obama

Obama is most certainly for the small businesses in America. The only time taxes would be raised if incomes are over 250K (we should all be so lucky to make that much) Guess if we did we would be Republicans. I'm going with Obama!

Ted of FL @ Sep 12, 2008 16:50:40 PM

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Matt Bandyk, a reporter for U.S. News, explores capitalism from where it all begins, with the entrepreneur, whose risk taking and experimentation provide the roots from which the rest of the economy grows. As much courage as it takes to create one's own business, even the entrepreneur needs some help, and this blog will look at news, trends, and practical advice for starting and running a small business.

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