We Need Mitt

Today, economic issues dominate the scene in America. We have record-breaking, unsustainable deficits and face credit downgrades and a looming debt crisis. We are supposedly in the middle of economic recovery, but no one can really feel it. Unemployment is stubbornly high and shows no signs of coming down any time soon. Inflation is now running over 3%, which is relatively low, but since savings accounts pay essentially nothing, the wealth of Americans is being eroded. Europe and, yes, even China have economic challenges. Decisions about issues as diverse as national defense, the environment and immigration are all now impacted by the economic prospects and our current fiscal situation.

President Obama has been the major contributor to these problems. He has massively grown spending, deficits and debt in a misguided and failed Keynesian attempt to fix the economy. His strong and very liberal ideology continues to churn out job-killing policies in the areas of health care, energy, finance and manufacturing. He claims to love the jobs created by these industries, but his administration does whatever it can to restrict the products that these industries make and to punish those who would invest in them. And, his lack of competence and experience in matters of governance and the economy further hurt job creation and add to the uncertainty and the feeling out there that we are without direction and with little hope for the future.

Merry Christmas

I would like to take a moment to wish everyone Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year from the entire Campbell family. Wherever you may happen to be during the Holidays this year, I hope that you are surrounded by friends and family. As always, but especially during this time of year, our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all those currently serving our nation overseas   A special thanks for all of the support and encouragement many of you have provided to John and I over the past year. The new year will bring fresh challenges and opportunities to our nation, but we are optimistic and excited to face each alongside all of you.  Enjoy your Holidays, and I look forward to seeing you in 2012!