Today CNN reported that economic issues are the top concern of 29% of voters, soundly displacing Iraq as the most important issue.  This is the latest in a string of recent polls showing economic issues at the forefront of voters’ minds. AAM has known this to be true for some time.  It’s a key reason why we’ve been conducting our national campaign of Town Hall meetings.

Tonight AAM holds its sixth “Keep it Made in America” event.  This one is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, a city hard-hit by job losses over the past seven years.  Just like in Iowa, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, South Carolina voters are joining with us to call upon the presidential candidates to stand up for them, for their families and their communities.  American jobs are at risk and Americans expect their new president to aggressively tackle the economy.

As the CNN poll shows, toxic toys from China and the unceasing loss of good-paying jobs are giving voters good reasons to worry about their economic security.  The candidates have an opportunity — in their debates today and tomorrow — to articulate that they understand and have the right plans to solve these challenges as president.

Our senior analyst, Kerri Houston, discussed this in a timely op-ed in today’s Greenville News.  It’s apparent that voters deserve real answers from the candidates. Let’s hope the candidates are listening.

 PS: AAM Director Scott Paul appeared on CNBC today to discuss Treasury Secretary Paulson’s latest trip to China.  Watch it here.
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