McCain Economics

Back when John McCain was a "straight talker," he said this about economics:

  • “I’m going to be honest: I know a lot less about economics than I do about military and foreign policy issues. I still need to be educated.” (11/26/05)
  • “The issue of economics is not something I’ve understood as well as I should. … I’ve got Greenspan’s book.” (12/18/07)

Here's McCain's economic plan in a nutshell, based on his statements and writing:

  • Cut taxes on corporations from 35% to 25%.
  • Lower taxes on capital gains and dividends from 15%
  • All interest rates at zero.
  • Fix the economy by telling people it's good. Give fireside pep talks.
  • Deregulate and abolish Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Check in Greenspan's book
  • Lower interest rates, and destroy the standing of the dollar
  • Ban Accountants. They are offensive.
  • Blame the last eight years on Democrats
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