Official 2012 Election Day Thread

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

I floated this idea around over the weekend with a friend. If whoever won would incorporate the loser somehow in his administration as a way to bring the right and left together. In this case, if Obama brought in Mitt or Ryan to play a part in tackling major problems. Set aside politics and focus on improving the country.

I honestly dont think we had bad canidates this time around and even though there was tense moments in the debates, I dont think it was as close to disrepectful or dirty as past campaigns. I actually think Mitt and Obama could work together quite well if given the chance. It would set a nice example

Well he did say he would sit down with Romney in the near future and discuss ideas so that was a pretty good gesture. Personally I would hope to see the following.

- Don't raise top rates to full 39% instead compromise and settle around 36%. Or maybe increase income requirements to qualify for top bracket.

- Revisit the American Jobs Act and have House and Senate go back and forth to reach a version that works for both parties. Tax credits for new hires and pay raises are especially important.

- Corporate tax rate at 28% is not a bad deal.

- Cut wasteful spending. This article is a good start Federal workers tell us what should be cut from the budget - The Washington Post

House Republicans should use any good will generated in negotiations to limit the reach of organizations like the EPA. I would hope they would agree to cuts in military spending but GOP would rather raise taxes before cutting defense.

Either way its vital that the two parties work together. Hopefully getting a few tea party candidates out of the way will help.