Timothy Kincaid of Box Turtle Bulletin makes his endorsement for president. Like much of the rest of the country his choice is based on his wallet. But on that measurement he doesn't get far.
The GOP says they'll lower taxes and cut waste. But waste remains and the tax cuts never affect Kincaid's wallet. Dems say they'll provide more services. But Kincaid either doesn't qualify or has to pay a fee. Both parties claim to improve the economy. Neither can explain how their policies will help.
I disagree a bit with Kincaid on that last point. The part about not being able to explain is true. But we've been (and Europe is in the middle of) where the GOP wants to take us and it ain't pretty. No surprise why they can't (won't) explain it. However, I agree (and so does my friend and debate partner) the Dems have done a bad job explaining what they want to do, other than not what the GOP wants to do.
Back to Kincaid's essay. If you're gay there is a big difference in your wallet when looking at the two candidates. Romney wants to keep DOMA, Obama wants to get rid of it. Because of DOMA gays pay higher federal income taxes, inheritance taxes, and taxes on spousal health care. There are also lots of other costs because a gay couple is not officially married, such as the family plan at the health club. And bi-national couples may face a hostile immigration department under Romney.
So Kincaid strongly endorses Obama.
Except he lives in Calif. and the state is going for Obama anyway so he can afford to vote for a third party candidate. He reminds us that is true for Calif. But in swing states, every vote for Obama is important.
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