The current election polls are considered by many to pitch the founding fathers and their philosophies against the nanny state and its proponents. Sure, everyone wants to see consumer centered economies – especially when they are handing over the money in the Wal-Mart checkout line – but when they are thinking through international trade regulations, national trade taxes, and of course outsourcing worries, then suddenly the notion that consumers need to be protected to be point of coddling appears to be too much.
Comparing side by side the polls – conveniently collected on the website of USA Election Polls - of Hillary Clinton, famous for what is pejoratively termed Hillary-Care, and also Ron Paul, conservative of the old school who believes in small government and conservative spending, on the other hand showcases that while Mr. Paul may not beat out Mrs. Clinton when it comes to popularity and name recognition, his figures are remaining remarkably stable or increasing, while hers fluctuate wildly or decrease.
Granted, to say that these election polls indicate without a doubt that economic issues are to blame is simplistic and probably inaccurate, the facts dictate that the economy and the propensity to support a nanny state is chafing many more voters than it is attracting. On the other hand, the fiscal responsibility that Mr. Paul advocates may appear quite different from the usual election fare propagated by other politicians, but it seems to find open ears. The wise politician will recognize the trends election polls reveal and adjust the campaigns accordingly, while the earnest career politician will most like flip flop on several issues to artificially raise up numbers.
> To see poll results by state.
