We are all looking toward Election Day with great anticipation and inquisition. Of course, struggling economic markets, low approval ratings and growing partisanship call for a new course of action. I’ll be supporting Sen. John McCain these upcoming days for many reasons I find very simple and straightforward.

To begin, I believe the foundation of this country was set upon the ideal of reaching the “American Dream” through hard work. McCain will focus on job creation and increasing the opportunity for education. He rejects a redistribution of wealth because 50 percent of Americans already pay for only 3 percent of the country’s taxes. Moreover, he will maintain the rate of capital gains taxes and taxes on dividends. In a time of great economic turmoil, it would be insane to punish companies by nearly doubling these taxes like his opponent is planning to do. Lastly, McCain will not increase taxes on small businesses and sole proprietorships like his opponent.

Experience has been another buzzword in this election. McCain has worked in Congress since 1983. His years of experience, along with his military prowess, are invaluable. The presidency is not an on-the-job learning experience and is not fit for a junior senator only in his fourth year of work in the Senate. In times of great distress, we must look to the leaders of Congress, and McCain has been exactly that for over two decades.

So, as we search for the elusive “change” that everyone seeks, we must consider the “change” we need. Unfortunately, our current Commander-in-Chief has a dismal 27 percent approval rating from the American people. However, our Congress run by the Democratic Party has been even more abysmal. A record low 9 percent approval rating now sits over the heads of our speakers in the House and Senate. This is unacceptable. McCain offers true change from this tarnished assembly. His opponent will continue to stand by the leaders of Congress, as he has since they took power almost two years ago.

So please do not vote for change for the sake of change. Look at the true “change” we need, and you will see that your candidate is McCain.

Nick Wininger

Arts & Sciences junior