The Presidential Election Of 2000

Part I of Essay
As draws closer, the list of front-runners for the nomination of the major parties is becoming increasingly clearer. Two of the most recognizable Republican candidates for President are Gov. George W. Bush of Texas and publishing magnate Steve Forbes. Some voters are wa ....

Part II of Essay
.... is nothing short of radical. He feels that we should totally scrap the graduated income tax system that we now use in favor of a flat rate tax of 17%. This plan also calls for the dismantling of the Internal Revenue Service, one of Forbes' chief adversaries. He is in favor of a Tax Limitation Amendment to the Constitution. This amendment would make it extremely hard for Congress to raise taxes. Like many other Republicans, he supports the end of the marriage tax and with his plan, there would be no separate tax on savings, pensions, and ....