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This presentation, prepared by Dan Gans and Melissa Fisher from Polaris Consulting, examines the significant aspects of the 2012 elections, particularly the presidential race between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. It outlines key issues such as taxes, regulation, and the implications of Obamacare. The analysis also highlights critical battleground states and the necessary seats for Republicans and Democrats to achieve majority control. The importance of the PAC in influencing pro-business legislation is emphasized, encouraging participation in the upcoming Fall Fly-In to voice concerns in Washington.
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AKFCF GAC 2012 Super Regional Presentation Prepared by: Dan Gans and Melissa Fisher, Polaris Consulting, LLC
Your Voice In Government • Status of the 2012 Elections • Romney vs Obama • Taxes • Regulation • NLRB • Obamacare
Presidential Election Preview • Romney vs. Obama • RCP average: 48.6% Obama /44.9% Romney • Battleground States: CO, FL, IA, NV, NH, OH, VA, WI, NC
U.S Senate Election Preview • Republicans need 4 seats for Majority • Races to Watch: FL, MO, OH, AZ, NV, WI,CT, IN, MA, MT, ND, VA, ME
U.S House of Representatives Election Preview • Democrats need 48 seats for Majority • 16 Toss Up Seats, 11 of these are currently held by GOP
Romney • Taxes • Lower marginal rates • Income tax rate reductions • Elimination of estate tax • Bush tax cuts made permanent • Less regulation • Opposes card check legislation & anti-business proposals being pushed by NLRB • Repeal Obamacare
Obama • Taxes • Raise income tax rates on individuals making 250K • More Regulation • Supports card check legislation & used NLRB to implement harmful regulations
Fly-In Priorities • Realistic Restaurant Depreciation • Repeal Ethanol Mandate • Repeal Death Tax • Extension of Bush era tax policy • WOTC • NLRB
Why is the PAC so important? • The PAC can make a difference in the 2012 elections – we need a pro-business Congress • We saw the consequences of apathy a few years ago results included Obamacare and an activist NLRB • The PAC allows us to have a voice in • Washington
You’ve either got a seat at the table Or you’re on the Menu
l • Have a seat at the table • Come to the Fall 2012 Fly-In • December 11th – 13th, 2012 • Congressional Reception • Let your voices be heard in Washington! • For more information, contact: • Melissa Fisher at 202-368-9758 • mfisher@polariswdc.com OR • . Lesley Hottinger (PAC Chair) • at 740-403-4478 • ldhottinger@windstream.net
Your Support Makes a Difference! • Support the AKFCF PAC!!! • Get involved with the AKFCF GAC! • Help us support the candidates who share our pro-business values, especially during this critical election year!