Small Business Community Potentially Key Voice in Upcoming Elections

November is a few months away and the majority of Americans are already thinking about their holiday menus and plans for Thanksgiving. But in the political world, Republicans and Democrats are preparing for their own holiday…. November midterm elections.

With control of congress at stake, both political factions will tout their respective platforms to sell constituents on the party best suited to lead the country back to prosperity.  A segment of the voting public listening closely with a potential key vote in the upcoming elections is the small business community.

In a poll conducted among a few members of the small business community to gauge their voting interests, an overwhelming 64 % selected the Republicans compared to a paltry 3% supporting Democrats.   

Small business owners consider Republicans policies on business more favorable compared to the views of Democrats which they deem “anti-business.”  For instance small business owners dislike several policies by President Obama: “America needs a raise” initiative, Obamacare (the affordable care act), and the federal tax increase, which absorbs most of the working capital for small businesses.  

The sentiment among small business owners is that government policies have contributed to the worst-post recession recovery in history, creating a challenge for them to thrive in a tough economy.   While small businesses are working diligently to boost holiday traffic, they’re aware of the many options available to acquire extra working capital to facilitate their businesses growth.