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Kamala Harris: Proposes raising corporate taxes to 28% and increasing taxes on individuals earning over $400,000. Her approach aims to address income inequality and fund social programs.
Donald Trump: Advocates for reducing corporate taxes to 15-20% and making the 2017 tax cuts permanent. His plan prioritizes economic growth by lowering tax burdens on businesses, though it may impact income inequality and increase national debt if spending is not offset.
Harris’s plan is clearly more geared towards mitigating climate change:
Harris: Aims to transition the U.S. to clean energy, investing $500 billion in renewable infrastructure to combat climate change and create jobs in green industries. Her platform seeks long-term sustainability with reduced carbon emissions.
Trump: Promotes traditional energy sources like oil and gas while balancing environmental protections. He emphasizes economic growth and opposes policies that could limit traditional energy industries. His stance is likely to appeal to industries relying on traditional energy but could delay the transition to renewables.
Harris: Strongly supports the Equality Act, which would expand protections against discrimination in housing, employment, and healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals. Her platform promotes equality and civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community.
Trump: Plans to reverse protections in Title IX and restrict federal funding for gender-affirming care, focusing on what he describes as “traditional values.” Narrowing the circumstances under which schools are obligated to respond to sexual harassment, which reduces accountability for schools in creating a safe environment.
Harris: Supports expanding healthcare access, possibly through a public option, aiming to expand access and make healthcare more affordable for all Americans.
Trump: Continues to advocate for a market-driven healthcare approach.
Each approach has its trade-offs; Harris’s public option could increase government influence, while Trump’s focus on competition may not address affordability for everyone.
In short, if inclusivity, environmental action, or social welfare is meaningful to you, Harris’s platform aligns more closely with these. Trump’s policies are more focused on economic deregulation and supporting traditional industries, which may appeal more to those prioritizing market growth and energy independence over social reforms. Both have unique angles on healthcare, but Harris’s approach is more comprehensive in terms of direct government involvement and support.
© Braden Tiernan in 2024
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