Obama Vs. McCain

"Endorsements from 'notable' business people: (Very interesting names and businesses, CEOs, business founders, etc. See lists for details.) Obama: 36 business people McCain: 7 business people"

Do we really believe the majority of major CEOs favor Obama? Not that the endorsement of CEOs means anything - other than calling into question the validity of the entire list.

Hi John, I think if we're looking for what the majority of CEOs think, we need to find a straw poll of all CEOs or a sample population poll of CEOs. That means someone has actively gathered and crunched data on the entire CEO scene. Has anyone seen a straw poll or sample poll of CEOs? Or articles? Links anyone?

I would think it is obvious that CEOs of big business are going to support McCain. That doesn't suggest that McCain is any better than Obama - to me. It suggest to me only that the Wikipedia list is unreliable.

I was speaking to another contractor two weeks ago. His father is a retired Vice President of Marketing (not a CEO) from a company that every American member of Biznik would immediately recognize (and most other members would also recognize it). He made lots of money -- since retirement, they go on 2-3 cruises every year.

A lifelong Republican, next Tuesday he will vote for the Democratic presidential candidate for the first time in his life.

I suspect a number of lifelong Republicans will be looking beyond the bottomline this year.

People who quote Calvin Coolidge, "The business of America is business" should consider the rest of his quote: "and the chief ideal of the American people is idealism."

If the comments in this thread are an indication of the general population, maybe we've come to the conclusion that our ideals are as important as our pocketbook.

Minor note: Glad the original poster made the edit from Obamma to Obama. Always nice to at least spell the presidential candidates' names right.

Great discussion. I haven't seen a lot of support for small businesses in the last eight years. Collectively, we are a huge group!

And John, Bob Barr for president????

Eeeew!

I have part of a flyer here:

"And after you vote, meet for the Election Night Party. We will be carpooling to the W Hotel in downtown Seattle to join other community activists to celebrate the night."

No additional informaltion on the W Hotel website and I'm not sure who is actually sponsoring this event. No info on the official Obama site.

Are any of you going and do you know who the sponsor might be?

I'm an entrepreneur and a diehard Democrat with a progressive mentality. I think character has to account for part of the packaging of a political candidate as well as the issues which should account for the majority. I'm a political junkie and cannot imagine how anyone could think Palin is remotely qualified to take the reins from John McCain should he be elected and die in office. A 4 time melanoma survivor and someone with memory issues, it's a serious topic. I think Obama is one of the best candidates that I have seen in my lifetime of voting since my first election in 1980.

What sealed the deal for me was watching Johnnie Mac's behavior in the debates - when he moved the sharpie from one hand to another, his empty hand was shaking. Taking that together with his continual misspeaks and nearly obvious decrease in mental accuity from 2000 (when I actually met him) I believe he's too old and doddering.

-Mike-

P.S. I voted for youth, enthusiasm, great judgement and a cool hand under pressure - Obama is an awesome candidate!

A new U.S. citizen, voting for the first time, investigated which party does better for the economy.

I knew that Republicans always grow the deficit faster than Democrats but had no idea how far apart the parties are in other areas -- the stock market, the Gross National Product, poverty, and job creation.

In Charge - Democrats vs. Republicans

Just before his sources, he says, "There are many more categories to consider, inflation, unemployment, income gain. I found they all trend in favor of the Democrats and, like the above, it’s usually not even close. And the trend holds up even if lag factors are figured in."

I hope he updates his thread.

In case you haven't seen this around the Interwebs: Steve Greenberg’s Deficits Cartoon

Ok, tried to stay clear of political talk, but with election day happening today, I can't resist. My simple statement is this: In my entire adult working life - 7 years under Clinton, 8 under Bush - I have increased my yearly pay each and every year. If you are looking for a politician to determine your success, you will lose. The less a politician wants to do for me, the more I can do for myself.

Interesting comment Brent. I to am in favor of less government oversight from a general perspective point of view. However I feel from watching the last eight years the Bush administration has had a strict hands off policy. That policy led to 9/11, Enron, and the current mortgage/financial crisis. Many individuals with intelligence and skill will survive any president but what about the rest of the world. I just don't think collectively we can afford another four years of hands off politics in Washington. Art T.

Brent,

I understand what you are saying. And Arthur, I get your point, too. Boy, I'm beginning to sound like a politician myself!

While I think that smart, determined biz owners can weather just about any administration, I look far beyond "is it good for my business" when I vote. There are so many other important issues.

And I firmly believe that who is in the Congress and who is the prez does make a difference, particularly for us small businesses. I am tired of corporations that make unwise and unhealthy decisions (AIG), then get bailed out by the taxpayer, then turn around and give their CEO (Willumstad) an "exit package" of $8.7 million.

Just tired. Already voted. Please, everyone, VOTE!

Regardless of today's outcome, I am encouraged by the obviously increased interest, personal political research, sharing, caring and enthusiasm that this election has triggered in our population, especially among new and young voters -- not only as talked about in the media but as talked about in my little coffee shop! Yes, I have voted already and even composed a message to my candidate, Obama, relating why I care. One thing that impresses me, is that Obama (and/or his campaign managers) found a way to solicit and respond personally even to the little people like me why we care. Also, I admire the way Obama has behaved with grace, caring and intelligence under fire throughout the campaign. This gives me hope that if elected and once reality of the oval office hits him...he will be able to review, amend if necessary, and move forward on his campaign promises with equal grace, care and and intelligence. Wouldn't it be lovely to be respected again in the world?!?! VOTE!