(De)Regulation: The Overpowering Theme in the Presidential Election

It seems that the most accurate way to grasp the stance of candidates McCain and Obama on all of the important issues facing the nation, is to consider their contrasting views on government regulation. Often we associate regulation by the government in economic terms, but Obama has successfully showed the country that he will provide the leadership needed to regulate and ensure all rights of citizens. He made this clear on Tuesday's town hall meeting when he stated, "That is a fundamental difference that I have with Senator McCain. He believes in deregulation in every circumstance. That's what we've been going through for the last eight years. It hasn't worked, and we need fundamental change." The truth in Obama's response resonnates in the ears of worried Americans. Joe Klein of Time Magazine, writes, "...the public — worried at the beginning of the campaign, terrified now — is ready for greater government support and regulation..." This sentiment can be applied across the board to healthcare, education, environment and the economy. Obama's bold promises to ensure change and improvement in all of these arenas is revealing a promising outlook at the polls.