Jenna's Blog

In my 8th grade social studies class my teacher is having us put together a blog about the 08 election. Every Monday and Thursday we will have an assignment due relating to the election. There will be polls, political cartoons,and more! Feel free to add any comments of suggestion you have with my blog.
Enjoy! By Jenna

Economy

Senator McCain has many ideas and suggestions about the economy. First, he will keep the top tax rate at 35% and maintain the 15% on dividends and capital gains. Second, he wants to remake the laws about the governing of the future oil market. Third, is to bring drug prices down and make them affordable. His final idea is to engage in multilateral, regional, and bilateral efforts to decrease barriers to trade thereby building effective rules on global trades. Senator McCain has logical ideas that will help us if he is elected president.


Senator Obama has some different ideas when it comes to economy. First, is to make sure that companies do NOT get billion dollars in tax deductions when they operate overseas. Second, is to create a 10% universal mortgage credit to give homeowners who don't have tax relief. Third, is to make new federal policies and to expand existing ones. These has been proven to create new jobs for Americans. His final idea for the economy is to support entrepreneurship and job growth by making a network of public-private business incubators. Senator Obama also has logical answers that could also help our economy if he is elected president. By Jenna

Education

Senator McCain has quiet a few ideas about education in America. His believes that our schools should compete to be the most innovative, flexible and student centered. He believes that parents should have "schools choice" to send their child to the school that will educate them the best. He believes that an education is a fundamental essential right. John McCain will fight for the right that all students have access to all schools. Senator McCain ideas could help our schools if he wins the election.

Senator Obama could help our education with a few changes. One of his ideas is the "Zero to Five Plan" that will provide support to children and their parents. Also with "No Child Left Behind" Senator Obama will double the funding for the "Federal Charter School Program" to help make more successful charter schools. He also believes that expanding mentoring programs that will pair experienced teachers with new teachers to help them practice teaching. Senator Obama could also help our school if he is elected so we'll have to wait and see. By Jenna

Iraq

Senator McCain has very strong ideas about the war in Iraq. First, he thinks that it is essential to support the Government of Iraq until it becomes stable to support itself. Second, he thinks that the progress in the economy is important to sustain security in Iraq. Third, he believes that it is important to be honest with the citizens of America about the opportunities and risks that lie ahead. With these ideas I think it is possible to end the war if he is elected president.

Senator Obama has feels strongly about the situation in Iraq. First,he believes they need to be careful when getting out of Iraq because were careless getting in. Second, he thinks that any agreement (Status of Forces Agreement) should be negotiated in the context of a broader commitment by the U.S. Third, he believes that we should apply pressure on the Iraqi Government so they will work towards real political accommodations. Obama has always be against the war and if he is elected president he will end what he thinks should have never happened. By Jenna

Environment and Energy

Senator McCain believe that we need to improve the environment and the use of energy. First, he believes that alcohol-based fuels will hold a great promise as an alternate to gasoline. Second, he thinks we need to understand the role speculation that is playing in our soaring energy prices. Third, he believes in promoting and expanding the use of the domestic supply of naturals gas. If Senator McCain is elected president our world would be cleaner and more energy efficient.

Senator Obama believes that the environment and energy are a big problem in our nation. First, he believes that by providing short-term relief to Americans facing pain at the pump will help many families. Second, he thinks that in 10 years we will save more oil than we import oil from foreign countries. Third, he believes in by putting 1 million plug-in Hybrid cars on the road. These cars would have up to 150 miles per gallon by 2015. Senator Obama has some strong ideas that could help our environment and the amount of energy we use. By Jenna

Political Cartoon

This political cartoon shows where Senator Obama needs to go to win 270 electoral votes. The states that he choose were the ones with the most amount of electoral votes. For example California has 55 electoral votes and he wants to win them all! By Jenna

Mrs. Groskin read this cartoon

Political Cartoon

This cartoon is statting how we finaly can get out of Iraq. The problem is the different canidates have different ideas on when and how to take the troops out. So, not all the troops are happy.