Election Impact 2012

Featured News and Analysis

AdvisorOne's 2012 Election home page offers ongoing, unique insights on topics of interest to advisors and their clients throughout the campaign and its aftermath by our team of reporters and columnists.

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  It’s Still the Economy, Stupid: TD Ameritrade Poll Ahead of Election

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  November 1, 2012

  Retail investors named three issues as weighing heaviest on their confidence in the stock market, according to TD Ameritrade's Investor Sentiment Poll.

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  Obamacare Here to Stay Even With GOP Victory, Analysts Say

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  October 26, 2012

  Regardless of which party claims the greatest victory in November elections, Obamacare is likely to remain in place while the outcome of budget sequestration will be the key catalyst for the entire sector, Morningstar analysts say.

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  President Romney’s Cabinet: Who Would He Choose?

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 25, 2012

  If Gov. Romney wins the election, his Cabinet will take a very different direction on economic policy than Obama’s. Here are some of the choices to head those key posts.

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  9 Crucial Eras in U.S. Income Tax History

  By Dan Berman, AdvisorOne  |  October 25, 2012

  Listen to Obama and Romney debate tax policy today and you'll hear echoes of the past, all the way back to the Civil War.

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  The Election and Advisors: FPA’s Dan Barry Reports, and Predicts

  By Dan Barry, FPA  |  October 25, 2012

  Looking at next year’s advocacy agenda for FPA, much depends on the election and who is placed in key positions. A rundown of the big issues for planners, and what different election scenarios mean for those issues.

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  Members of ‘Gang of Six’ Warn About Fiscal Cliff at SIFMA Conference

  By Michael K.Stanley  |  October 24, 2012

  At SIFMA’s annual meeting, Sens. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., and Mark Warner, D-Va., discussed the fiscal cliff and America’s future competitiveness in the global marketplace.

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  Kristol and Begala Trade Jabs, Jokes, Predictions With TD Advisors

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  October 24, 2012

  On the left, Begala suggests taxes necessary because "we're broke!" On the right, Kristol says he was "wrong" to be lukewarm toward Romney.

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  Should Advisors Run for Office?

  By Kenneth Silber, Research  |  October 24, 2012

  FPA head Paul Auslander recently argued advisors should get more interested in public office. Why, though, has the interest been so modest to begin with?

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  No Quick Fix

  By Alexei Bayer  |  October 24, 2012

  No matter who ends up on top in this year’s closely fought presidential election—billed by both Republicans and Democrats as the most important in a generation—don’t get too excited about the winner’s ability to “fix” the economy.

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  Obama vs. Romney on Regulation: DOL Fiduciary DOA? Yes or No to SRO? Borzi Gets Boot?

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  October 18, 2012

  While the regulatory and legislative landscapes remain sketchy until after the election, industry officials say there are some sure bets advisors can count on.