Bush Vs Outlook

Compare and Contrast Essay

October 24, 2004

Bush vs. outlook

Although we cannot always observe differences between the two, President Bush and

Senator Kerry have very different views on how to make America stronger and lead us into the

21st century. These similarities and differences are clearly demonstrated by their views on issues

such as education, health care, and national security. President Bush, with his conservative or

right wing view, and Senator Kerry, with his liberal or left wing views, give the citizens of the

United States two very different choices for President.

President Bush and Senator Kerry agree that education is the key to our country success

in the 21st century. Education is the core to all Americans achieving more in life by performing

to their up most potential. President Bush has already signed the “No Child Left Behind Act”

which holds every student in this country to high standards and every school accountable for the

results. He increased funding by 49% for elementary and secondary education for Fiscal Year

2005. The President plans to pass a new act requiring all 12th graders to pass a standardized test

to ensure they have the skills necessary for college or the jobmarket. In his 2005 budget, the

President increased funding for Pell Grants and increased the maxim amount per grant to $4,050.

Senator Kerry has a plan to create a National Education Trust Fund to ensure all schools get the

money they need. He also is a strong supporter of after school programs staying open until six

p.m. to give students extra help and to keep them out of trouble. If elected president, Kerry

plans to offer a fully refundable College Opportunity Tax credit of up to $4,000. per year and

give states aid to keep tuition down. Both candidates agree that everyone should graduate from

high school and be able to afford college if they choose to go. On the other hand, President Bush

believes that federal money should be given to the states to divide out to the different school

districts, while Senator Kerry seeks to create a national fund. Both presidential candidates

understand how important educational reform is on the growth of our nation, but have different

plans on how to achieve it.

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The United States needs affordable health care to keep our citizens healthy, our

businesses assertive, and our country all-powerful. President Bush has already passed legislation

creating new Health Saving Accounts, which provides flexible and affordable insurance choices

for small businesses and individuals. The President created prescription drug benefits under

medicare, opened new community health centers and provided a health insurance tax credit.

Currently he is working on a medical liability reform act to address the bombastic increase in

medical malpractice premiums and a tax credit for people who do not have insurance provided by

their employer. Under Senator Kerry’s plan, the federal government would take over 100% of

the cost for all children enrolled in Medicaid. This is a deviation from the federal-state

partnership of the Medicaid program and will obviate states from any inducement to control the

price. Senator Kerry claims