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Bush Vs. Kerry

The 2004 presidential election has created a political atmosphere throughout America.   This neck and neck race between President George W. Bush and Senator John Kerry has brought the issues Americans are concerned about to the table and allowed each candidate to convince Americans they have the solutions.   Through the many campaign ads and various debates, we have heard the different ideas and beliefs of each candidate and the policies they plan to implement to resolve these current social issues.   Some the many social problems discussed in this election include the economic state of our country and plans for the War in Iraq.  
In this paper we will discuss both President Bush and Senator Kerry's position on the economy and the War in Iraq.   I believe that these are important issues because they both have a huge impact on the country as a whole and have the potential to be detrimental to the continued success of the U.S.   Our economy has been in recession for the past several years and our deficit have soared, creating a lack of job for millions of Americans.   Although some economic growth has appeared in the last two years, we need to understand the complexity of this issue as the decisions of our next president can either amplify or lessen this progression.   It is important to be informed of what our president plans to do to provide the means necessary to strengthen the middle and lower class.   Secondly, the War in Iraq has become   "the deadliest U.S. military operation since the Vietnam War" (USA Today. May, 24).   Many Americans feel that the safety of the U.S. is being compromised.   The Pew Research Center found "40 percent of Americans rate international and defense issues as the most important problem" facing our country (U.S. News & World Report. Sept. 13 p 22).   Many are concerned as to whether a draft will be reinstated, while others worry about the billions of taxpayers' dollars being put into the war as each day passes.   It is essential that we are...