Commentary by Jim Spence - American voters are most concerned with three key issues: national security, health care, and the economy. These three issues create an interesting dynamic for the presidential election. It is worthwhile to take a brief look at the views of people who work in the military, provide health care, and compete in the business community. Their inclinations might prove instructive to those who don’t work in those areas, but are very concerned about the policies affecting them.
In poll after poll Mitt Romney captures nearly two out of every three military ballots. Despite all of the credit Obama takes for killing of Osama bin Laden, those serving in uniform overwhelmingly reject the idea of risking a second term for Barrack Obama.
The professionals Americans rely on most when they are injured or ill are their doctors. Recently a poll showed Mitt Romney leading Obama by twenty points amongst physicians.
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It should come as no surprise that Obama’s support in the business community may well be even worse than it is amongst doctors and people serving in the military. While his efforts on healthcare and national security have failed to convince doctors and members of the military that he understands how to make things better, Obama doesn’t seem to even try to build a bridge with the business community. Instead he openly scoffs at the contributions of people who sign paychecks on the front. Grabbing credit for the success of risk taking businesspeople has made Obama perhaps the most reviled president in American history within the business community. Only the crony recipients of preferential grants and loan guarantee handouts from the government, particularly Obama contributors within the alternative energy segment, poll well for the White House.
The reality of the voting views of doctors, soldiers, and business people is simply remarkable. Within the segments of the electorate that provide national security, treat those who are injured and sick, and sign paychecks there is overwhelming support for a Romney victory.
These facts raise an interesting question. What are the priorities of those who are still willing to give Obama another four years?

Doctors, Soldiers, Paycheck Signers