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McCain Economic Adviser Says Lower Taxes, Boost Trade, Produce Energy Domestically

A senior economic adviser to Sen. John McCain calls free trade an essential element in reviving U.S. economic fortunes.

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  • John B. Taylor
    Professor of Economics, Stanford University, Professor of Economics, Stanford University

John McCain

There’s a feeling of malaise out there about U.S. competitiveness globally. What would you outline as the biggest three issues involved in improving U.S. global competitiveness?

Members of the McCain campaign have pointed out that trade has boosted this economy. However, it’s becoming a tough sell locally. How do you improve the way you can sell a trade agenda to the American people, especially in states like Ohio and Pennsylvania?

Another issue is energy costs. It seems like the $4-a-gallon gas has really fired up Americans. We’re hearing “drill, drill, drill” here at the convention, although your campaign has also said a more balanced approach is needed. How do you deal with this issue of energy independence, which has been criticized by experts as a naïve notion?

Sen. McCain if elected president could face a strong Democratic majority in Congress. How to deal with these two nettlesome issues with two parties at cross purposes?