2024 Election - Harris Vs Trump Presidency - Benefits
Harris Presidency
From a strategic perspective, both a Harris and Trump presidency in 2025 would offer different benefits to various groups. Here's a breakdown of who might benefit and how:
Women's Rights
- Protection and expansion of reproductive rights
- Efforts to close the gender pay gap
- Increased support for paid family leave
- Enhanced protections against gender-based violence
- Promotion of women's leadership in government and business
- Improved access to women's healthcare services
- Support for the Equal Rights Amendment
Gun Control
- Support for universal background checks
- Ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines
- Implementation of red flag laws
- Closure of various gun purchasing loopholes
- Increased funding for gun violence research
- Support for gun buyback programs
- Strengthening of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Middle and Lower-Income Families
- Expanded Child Tax Credit and other individual tax credits
- Increased support for housing and healthcare
- Lower taxes on tips
Workers
- Raised minimum wage
- Elimination of sub-minimum wage for tipped workers and people with disabilities
Small Businesses
- Expanded startup expense tax deduction
- Launch of Small Business Expansion Fund
- Increased federal contracts for small businesses
Education Sector
- Increased spending on education and training
- Doubled Pell Grants for students at public and non-profit institutions
- Implementation of tuition-free community college
Clean Energy Industry
- Continued focus on clean energy economy
- Creation of clean energy jobs
Housing Sector
- Tax incentives for builders of starter homes
- Expansion of tax incentives for affordable rental housing
Border Security
- Increased funding for border agents and asylum officers[1][2]
- Expansion of detention facilities[1]
- Improved asylum process and reduced backlogs[1]
- Crackdown on transnational gangs and human traffickers[1][2]
- Implementation of advanced technology for border monitoring[1]
- Addressing root causes of migration from Central America[1][2]
Harris's approach to border security represents a shift from previous Democratic positions, aiming to balance enforcement with reform. She supports a bipartisan bill that would strengthen border control while also addressing broader immigration issues[1][2]. This stance could appeal to moderate voters concerned about border security while differentiating her approach from Trump's more hardline policies[2].
Citations
[1] https://www.docketwise.com/blog/kamala-harris-immigration-border
[2] https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/kamala-harris-tough-migration-pitch-border-points-shifting-national-mo-rcna172850
[3] https://kamalaharris.com/issues/
[4] https://www.realinstitutoelcano.org/en/commentaries/trump-vs-harris-where-they-stand-on-immigration/
[5] https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2024/09/harris-touts-plan-bring-more-border-agents-hiring-already-lagging/399906/
[6] https://www.crfb.org/papers/fiscal-impact-harris-and-trump-campaign-plans
Trump Presidency
High-Income Individuals
- Potential reduction in taxes on investment income[2]
- Proposed flat tax rates that could benefit higher earners[2]
Corporations
- Further tax cuts[1]
- Lower corporate income tax rate (18% proposed)[5]
Military
- Increased military spending[1]
Conservative Policy Advocates
- Potential implementation of Project 2025 proposals[5]
- Expanded presidential power over federal agencies[6]
Fossil Fuel Industry
- Reduced focus on climate change initiatives[6]
- Increased support for oil and natural gas production[6]
Border Security Proponents
- Strengthened border security[1]
- Expanded deportations and immigration enforcement[1]
Supporters of Limited Government
- Proposed abolishment of several federal agencies[5]
- Scaled-down federal government[5]
Reproductive Rights
- Appointed Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade, eliminating federal protection for abortion rights[1][4]
- Supported legislation for a restrictive abortion ban[1]
- Slashed funding for family planning programs and healthcare providers offering abortion services[1]
- Issued regulations allowing employers to refuse no-cost contraception coverage[1]
Education
- Rescinded Obama-era campus sexual assault guidelines, making it harder to hold perpetrators accountable[1]
- Narrowed the definition of sexual harassment in educational settings[1]
Healthcare
- Fought to overturn the Affordable Care Act, which could allow insurers to charge women more and not cover maternity care[1]
Childcare and Family Leave
- Failed to follow through on promises to "solve" childcare issues[1]
- Scaled back paid leave requirements during the pandemic, leaving 75% of workers at risk of not receiving paid leave for childcare[1]
Rhetoric and Appointments
- Made numerous derogatory comments about women, often focusing on their appearance or intelligence[6]
- Appointed individuals with strong anti-abortion stances to key positions in his administration[5]
Foreign Policy
- Reinstated and expanded the Mexico City Policy, restricting funding for international organizations that provide abortion services or information[5]
Trump's actions and policies have consistently undermined women's rights across various sectors, from healthcare and workplace protections to education and family planning. His Supreme Court appointments and support for overturning Roe v. Wade have had particularly far-reaching consequences for reproductive rights in the United States.
It's important to note that these potential benefits are based on campaign promises and policy proposals, which may not necessarily be implemented or may change once in office. The actual impact would depend on various factors, including Congressional support and economic conditions.
Citations:
[1] https://www.crfb.org/papers/fiscal-impact-harris-and-trump-campaign-plans
[2] https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/15/what-project-2025-could-mean-for-your-wallet-in-a-trump-presidency.html
[3] https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2024/08/politics/kamala-harris-key-issues-dg/
[4] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kamala-harris-platform-policy-positions-2024/
[5] https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2024/10/01/project-2025-explained-what-to-know-about-the-right-wing-policy-map-ahead-of-tonights-vp-debate/
[6] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c977njnvq2do
