Presidential candidates thin on tech

The presidential candidates are getting up to speed on technology slowly. Although they acknowledge that technology is a big driver in today's economy, they have spent little time on an issue that increasingly impacts all Americans. An article in Baseline looks at the candidates and what kind of policies they have posited to keep the high tech world flourishing. There are some broad outlines, but not many specifics.

Republican John McCain wants to lower the overall corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 25 percent, allowing businesses to make expensive investments in technology, thereby making the research and development tax cut permanent.

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama does not offer specifics on how he will restore America's technology competitiveness but has been a supporter of net neutrality, increasing broadband capacity and creating a federal Chief Technology Officer position. Meanwhile, Senator Hillary Clinton's technology agenda focuses on energy and includes establishing a $50 billion Strategic Energy Fund as well as increasing basic federal research budgets. Watch for more specific positions to start emerging as the general election gets closer.

For more on the presidential candidates and technology:
 - See this Baseline article

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