Obama’s Opportunity on Immigration

When you look at his campaign positions and record in the U.S. Senate, it’s pretty easy to get down on President-elect Barack Obama in terms of his policies impacting the economy. His proposals on taxes, regulation, trade, government spending, energy – little of this boosts confidence.

However, there is at least one area where the President-elect has the opportunity to make a positive impact on the long-run health of the economy.

In an article just published by Dolan Media Company and Long Island Business News, I wrote:

When it comes to public policy and the economy, there’s at least one area where President-elect Barack Obama seems to get it. That is, immigration.

Make no mistake; immigrants have been the lifeblood of the U.S. labor force in recent times…

Finish reading the column here.

Raymond J. Keating
Chief Economist
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council