What's the single most important issue to US citizens or is it a variety of issues?

Question

What's the single most important issue to US citizens or is it a variety of issues?

Answer 1

I would say high gas prices and the cost of health care are the two biggest issues.  Also the war in Iraq.

Answer 2

For me it's a variety of issues (not in this order):

Illegal aliens, gas prices, national security, government spending, and jobs.

I've posted this before, but this is what I would be focused on if I were president:

1. Drill here drill now and start researching/implementing alternative fuels. Start development of more nuclear power plants for energy.

Why?

We have no choice unless we want to be spending $10/gallon within the next 2-3 years. We have the technology to go in, get the oil, and not harm the land. Natural resources are here for a reason. We might as well use them while we can or at least until we have alternative fuels. The land doesn't have to be destroyed to drill for oil, just managed. If we really have to, hire more people and environmentalists to make sure corners aren't being cut.

2. Deport illegal aliens and alien criminals with no amnesty. Then secure the border and hire more border patrol.

Why?

They are costing us $338 billion each year for housing, food, education, and health care. They should have to follow the legal process just like I would if I went to their country. Securing the border and hiring more border patrol would create a lot of jobs.

3. Cut government spending. Stop sending jobs to China and India. Encourage tax cuts to U.S. companies who hire efficiency officers who will help improve quality and quantity of the manufacturing of US goods.

Why?

We are spending too much and relying too much on other countries for goods and jobs. The tax break would be an incentive for companies so our economy could rely more on US goods (ie automobiles, clothes, other basic necessities). Also, more goods from the US would eliminate shipping costs being sent overseas and it would help our trucking industry.

4. Develop a plan with Iraqi officials for a safe and proper withdrawal making sure the Iraqi government/military can defend itself and govern properly.

Why?

We are nearing the end of a welcomed stay and too much longer will prevent the Iraqi government from developing into a compitent defense and order for Iraq and its people. As long as we do it safely and properly, there can't be a scheduled timetable because in war, you can only be so proactive. Typically being proactive instead of reactive is the best case senario, but you never know what the enemy will do or when.

5. Withdraw from the UN.

Why?

World government will never work and the UN is just a bigger money maker than each individual country who is part of it. Its almost like a government for a government and they want world order and tell each country what to do with its money and people.

Answer 3

Every person is going to have an issue that they feel is 'most important.'

If you ask 100 Americans what they regard as their most important issue - you will probably get (at least) 60 different answers.

Answer 4

There are a some  people who are single issue voters Iraq, abortion, guns and the environment are the most common. For most  it is a variety, or  at least change from election to election. During recessions  the economy becomes the dominate issue but as soon as things improve they no longer think it is important  and chose candidates  for other reasons,