With many of the primaries past, and the November 2010 midterm elections less than five months away, it is worth taking a look at what policy changes we might expect from the next U.S. Congress. Both the political and economic worlds have changed one hell of a lot since the last elections, in 2008.
Thus, even though U.S. President Barack Obama is slated to remain in office until at least 2013, the Congress elected in November will be very different from the one that was elected in November 2008.
Election 2008
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The Midterm Elections: No Panacea for the U.S. Economy
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Election 2008: Why Poor Presidential Approval Ratings Make For Great Stock Markets
By Keith Fitz-GeraldInvestment DirectorMoney Morning/The Money Map Report No question, President George Bush's approval ratings have pulled an "Enron." A recent Associated Press-Ipsos poll conducted June 12-16 showed only 29% of the public gave Bush a favorable rating. It's the least favorable approval rating for a U.S. president since Jimmy Carter's approval rating dropped to […]
Election 2008: The Achilles' Heel of Obamanomics
By Martin HutchinsonContributing Editor Presidential hopeful, Barack Obama, recently told The Wall Street Journal that he intended to lift the United States out of recession through a burst of government spending on infrastructure and a venture capital fund for the new energy sector. Obama has made few economic mistakes in his campaign – he avoided […]
Election 2008: Obama or McCain – U.S. May Suffer Either Way
By Martin HutchinsonContributing Editor As Barack Obama closes in on the Democratic presidential nomination, investors should focus their minds around one uncomfortable fact: Whether it's Obama or Republican John McCain who wins the White House, expect some policy changes that won't sit well with investors – or with the U.S. economy. This could make for […]
Election 2008: As Democratic Primary Hits a New Pinnacle Today, Obamanomics Emerges as Clear Front-Runner for Investors
"Election 2008" is an ongoing Money Morning series that looks for profit plays emanating from the presidential election campaign. By Martin Hutchinson Contributing Editor With contests in both Indiana and North Carolina, today (Tuesday) probably marks the last of the crucial Democratic presidential primary election contests between senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama. Unless […]
Election 2008: U.S. Economy Cries "No mas" to the Democrats
"Election 2008" is an ongoing Money Morning series that looks for profit plays emanating from the presidential election campaign. By Martin Hutchinson Contributing Editor In Tuesday's Pennsylvania Democratic Presidential Primary, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton achieved the absolute bare minimum she needed to prolong her battle against Barack Obama. And she still had a slight hope […]
Election 2008: Drawn-Out Dems Battle Could be Bad for Investors
"Election 2008" is an ongoing Money Morning series that looks for profit plays emanating from the presidential election campaigns. By Martin Hutchinson Contributing Editor Hillary Rodham Clinton's unexpected primary victories in Ohio and Texas this week bring the prospect of a further lengthy struggle for the Democrat nomination. Normally, investors shouldn't care – especially Republicans. […]
Election 2008: After Super Tuesday Downer, Investors Seek Answers in Today's "Potomac Primaries"
This is the latest installment of "Election 2008," an occasional Money Morning series that examines the investing implications of the looming U.S. presidential election. By Martin Hutchinson Contributing Editor Super Tuesday has come and gone, and for investors who want to keep a decent share of their hard won dividends and capital gains, the news […]
Election 2008: Which Republican Candidates Will Be Best For Investor Profits
The Second Article in a Two-Part Series on the Economic Policies of the Presidential Candidates From Both Parties. Last Story: The Democrats. By Martin Hutchinson Contributing Editor With the Iowa caucuses set for tonight (Thursday), it's worthwhile for investors to consider which politicians might make your life easier, and who might make a grab for […]
Election 2008: Which Democratic Candidates Will Be Best For Investor Profits
The First Article in a Two-Part Series on Economic Policies of the Presidential Candidates From Both Parties. Next: The Republicans. By Martin Hutchinson Contributing Editor With the Iowa caucuses looming immediately after the New Year's holiday it's worthwhile for investors to take a break from their trading triumphs and focus on politics. It's worth taking […]