Your biggest concern: deficit, economy, or unemployment?
They’re intertwined. We need a three-pronged approach to fixing these issues: lower spending, reduce the debt and deficit, and give job creators the fiscal predictability and responsibility they need to hire new employees.
What impact would another credit downgrade have?
It would harm our weak economy and have serious consequences for all Americans, including small business owners fighting to keep their doors open, homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages, and job seekers.
What’s the best way to deal with this issue, then?
Congress needs to pass a federal budget, bring spending under control, and reduce our debt and deficit. That’s the best way to avoid another credit downgrade.
Can we expect to see lawmakers take up any of the demands of the Occupy Wall Street movement?
We’ll have to wait and see. I’m willing to work with anyone in either party who has good ideas for improving our economy.
Who will be the GOP presidential nominee, and why?
That’s up to Republican voters in my state and elsewhere. Like many Granite Staters, I’m still examining the candidates, reviewing their positions on the issues and comparing their visions for America’s future.