Both candidates speak specifically of an “innovative economy”, whether they are discussing our troubles, our hopes or their promises. Now you have the opportunity to see what each candidate says about innovation and to have your own voice on which one is the best choice.
The historical role of the US as an innovation super-power is not in debate. The economic power fueled by innovation is not in question. The question is which candidate will do more to help the US contend as an innovative super power over the next four years. Because innovation and the economy are inseparable, another way to look at is to ask which one will do more for the economy by spurring sustainable and meaningful innovation?
This post and your comments will remain at the top of this site through the election. This is NOT a thinly veiled opportunity for me to discuss MY candidate preference. This is a chance for you to discuss YOUR preferences based on how you believe the candidate will impact innovation. I will share with you what I consider to be strengths and weaknesses of each candidate in this specific area. I will do my best to offer an objective view. I hope you will participate and let your voice be heard.
Make no mistake about it, the economy rides on the shoulders of innovation. You could even argue that it was unbridled financial innovation in the hands of unscrupulous corporate leaders that created the tipping point of our current bank meltdown. Regardless, if you want a better economic outlook it is imperative we elect a president that is good for innovation - meaningful and sustainable innovation.
If the economy is the #1 issue in the minds of voters let’s define the kind of economy the voters want. Words like “stable”, “good”, “profitable” “optimistic” easily come to mind. Who of us wants an economy that doesn’t fit those descriptions? And where will you find these words? In an INNOVATIVE ECONOMY!
Translation: Americans want an innovative economy.
I’m stunned at how this topic is being missed by mainstream press. I am even more stunned that both candidates have neglected to incorporate this subject into each of their attempts to claim the “change” brand for their respective campaigns. Is not the radical change each promises also a form of innovation itself? Is not an economic turnaround going to require we find a way to put money into something that lifts the tide for all the entrepreneurial ships, and restores confidence of a buying public? That “something” is innovation. So why don’t they talk about it in front of the press and why is the press not reporting on it? I know some news channels are accused of being more liberal or conservative than others but you would think a biased news outlet would at least give their candidate’s view on the subject. If you listen for this topic to come up you’ll hear crickets chirping because it isn’t there.
I’d like to change that and with your help I think we can do it together.
Here are a couple of broad suggestions for posting your responses here:
1. Let’s cut past the campaign slogans and get to some real meat discussion. What should the new president do to spur innovation and what do you think about what each candidate says they will do to achieve that goal.
2. Be as partisan as you want. I’m the only one committing to neutrality here. In time, I will take issue with both candidates as well as find things about each that I respect.
For the latest post on this topic, go to THE INNOVATION ELECTION section. I will be posting regularly on this topic until the election.
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