<The Red America... The Real America
(excerpted from more lengthy article. Iso)
Charles Payne
Nov 06, 2014
Looking at the new US congressional map, it is hard to argue that America isn't a red nation with pockets of elites that influence through control of the media with messages of fear and anger.
That approach isn't working and that, to me, is the greatest message from last night. I'm looking for a return to a united America where the focus is on the same tide lifting all ships.
It’s time to get back to the basics where people think of the best outcomes.
The low hanging fruit of the election should see changes in these areas:
Energy:
- Keystone
- Export Crude
- Drilling on Federal Land
Taxes:
- Lower Corporate Taxes
- Repatriation Holiday
While last night America spoke loud and clear about the direction of the nation, particularly the economy in a rebuke of President Obama, they did cling to one of his platforms… higher minimum wage. In fact, five so-called red states (I toss in Illinois since they voted for a Republicans businessman to run their state) voted to hike the lowest hourly wage.
Higher Minimum WageFederal $7.25
| | Arkansas | $8.50 | 2017 | | Nebraska | $9.00 | 2016 | | South Dakota | $8.50 | 2015 | | Alaska | $9.75 | 2016 | | Illinois | $10.00 | 2015 |
Yet, it’s not going to be the panacea many think it might be, although it sounds fair, the fact is that we need to approach things smarter, so that no worker earns the minimum. That said, its clear Americans have been impacted by the "fair" argument, but understand, it's a moot point in a nation where millions have dropped out of the labor market and wages are down across the board.>
Charles V. Payne is a regular contributor to the Fox Business and Fox News Networks. He is also the Chief Executive Officer and Principle Analyst of Wall Street Strategies, Inc. (WSSI), founded in 1991 which provides subscription analytical services to both individual and institutional investors.>
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