US elections 2008: "Pocketbook" issues that will influence the next election 11 Articles

by Keith Bailey

A year ago, the Iraq war dominated the front page and commentary sections of our nation's periodicals. Political and news generated Web sites pounded the American people with daily reports of carnage and mayhem. The United...read more

by Allen Teal

This election will be voted mostly on issues of personal economics. The domestic economic policies of the current administration have brought about many pocketbook issues. As much as we would like to vote for the the can...read more

by Tom Walsh

The groaning, shaking, twisting tremors creeping across this nation is not the "Big One" we have been hearing about for decades; it is not an earthquake. It is not a volcano about to erupt. But again, maybe it is. It is t...read more

by Teri Hooper

"It's the economy, stupid!" That's the battle cry that is once again being heard around the country. That's the collective chant arising from the depths of the masses of the working populace. That's the message our elec...read more

by Gloria Straight

Seemingly, this would be the year when the presidential candidate would be chosen for the pocket book issues that face everyone in America. However, other countries have an indirect bearing on our economy too, which many t...read more

by Eliza Brown

The national gas average is now $4, and a year ago it was $3. The year before that, it was $2. The economy is struggling, and Americans can't afford to drive to work. They can't drive their kids to soccer practice or to se...read more

by Bob Schmidt

Pocketbook issues that will influence the next election include high gasoline prices, across the board food price increases, and job losses. Regardless of traditional voting habits, the upcoming election will not be decide...read more

by Joseph Malek

If you haven't noticed, the rising cost of fossil fuels is causing the increase in the rate of inflation to rise higher than a kite in a hurricane. You see, the greedy market traders of commodities and stocks are fueling t...read more

by Eze Onukwube

Come election day in November, Americans will stand at the cusp of history as they cast their vote for the candidates vying for the highest office in the land. Based on the caliber of individuals remaining in the race for ...read more

by Linda Muller

Could there be anything more condescending than the proposed "vacation" from gas tax for the summer? There must be some huge disconnect in the world of wealthy people when they believe that suspending the gas tax will ...read more

by JoAnne Windsinger

Imagine going to the store to buy a week's groceries and find the prices of basic food doubled over what they were last week. Then you stop for gas and see a new, never before seen price at the pump. Though employed, you...read more