Why small businesses should vote in the midterms
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Will they vote for programs that create opportunities for small businesses?
In the last two years, three major programs have been enacted that will create numerous business opportunities for small companies.
he midterms are two weeks away. What are candidates talking about in political ads?
What will they do about inflation?
Although there is very little the president or Congress or your local elected officials can do about inflation, leadership through challenging economic times matters. Virtually every economist will tell you that inflation is significantly impacted by consumer attitudes.
If we want to keep inflation under control, it’s critical to vote for leaders who exude a sense of calmness, unity and confidence rather than increasing rancor and partisanship.
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Will they support a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions?
Women own 21% of employer businesses in the US and 40% of “non-employer” businesses. After the Supreme Court overthrew the Roe decision, many states are depriving women the right to make some of their most difficult and personal health care decisions.
Chrissy Teigen who had to have an abortion to save her chances at pregnancy and possibly save her life. Do you want the government — not the woman and her family — to make such decisions? For many women — and men — this is the most important reason to vote right now.
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Are they supportive of a country where everyone thrives?
Or are they willing to appeal to racists, anti-Semites and anti-immigrants to win votes?
This isn’t just about fairness, it’s about support for all small businesses. The small business community is incredibly diverse. According to the SBA, nearly 19% of all businesses are minority-owned, and 21% of businesses were owned by immigrants.
Do they support democracy and the peaceful transition of power?
I remember when as a young girl my father explained to me how America was different from other countries because when one candidate lost, the loser accepted the results. Even a sitting president who was voted out of office would go gracefully.
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In many states, there are candidates who still support “the big lie” that the last presidential election was not decided fairly. It was. And these candidates are, to be frank, a danger to our country. In the long run, they’re also a danger to your business as well as your well-being.
Issues affecting small businesses — and all Americans — today are much more than just taxes and paperwork. They’re even more than the economy, climate, health care, technology, education, crime, and other policies.
Voting today is also about choosing the future of our society and our democracy. And your vote matters.
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