Hicup
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I thought I'd give it a go, and try my best to keep an open mind on the issues and how I anecdotally see them within the confines of my sphere of influence.
1. Ilegal immigration - GOP I think is winning this one.
2. Healthcare - I think for now the democrats are wining but only because the GOP have been unable to articulate an alternative. (Individual mandate aside)
3. Criminal reform - Not sure either way, but my instinct tells me that most American's, independents included, think putting the bad guys away is a good thing. (Defining bad guys is tricky and wherein lies the rub)
4. Abortion - I think the GOP is winning this based solely on just how far to the extreme the democrats have become on the issue.
5. Trade - I think this might be a toss up among independents but, I don't think the issue is that high on the list for most, and are willing to give the President more time.
6. Foreign wars peace - If Trump can manage to stay away from war, I think he wins this.
7. Education - I would be remiss if I thought all independents thought the way I do on this issue, but my gut tells me that the GOP is on the right track.
8. Economy - Hands down the single biggest issue for most people, and I don't think it's even close. GOP all the way.
9. Tariffs (Similar to the economy) - Most people don't even understand it, frankly, and as such are willing to give the President more time.
10. Legalization of pot - I think the Dems are winning here, although I smoke pot myself occasionally, I wouldn't want to legalize it.
That's 10 I can think of off the top of my head, feel free to add yours and reasons why you agree or disagree with my take.
Tim-
1. Ilegal immigration - GOP I think is winning this one.
2. Healthcare - I think for now the democrats are wining but only because the GOP have been unable to articulate an alternative. (Individual mandate aside)
3. Criminal reform - Not sure either way, but my instinct tells me that most American's, independents included, think putting the bad guys away is a good thing. (Defining bad guys is tricky and wherein lies the rub)
4. Abortion - I think the GOP is winning this based solely on just how far to the extreme the democrats have become on the issue.
5. Trade - I think this might be a toss up among independents but, I don't think the issue is that high on the list for most, and are willing to give the President more time.
6. Foreign wars peace - If Trump can manage to stay away from war, I think he wins this.
7. Education - I would be remiss if I thought all independents thought the way I do on this issue, but my gut tells me that the GOP is on the right track.
8. Economy - Hands down the single biggest issue for most people, and I don't think it's even close. GOP all the way.
9. Tariffs (Similar to the economy) - Most people don't even understand it, frankly, and as such are willing to give the President more time.
10. Legalization of pot - I think the Dems are winning here, although I smoke pot myself occasionally, I wouldn't want to legalize it.
That's 10 I can think of off the top of my head, feel free to add yours and reasons why you agree or disagree with my take.
Tim-