University of Wisconsin Stout - Tower Yearbook (Menomonie, WI)

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vs. CARTER WHITE HOUSE Name: Jimmy Carter Party: Democrat Hometown: Plains, Georgia Previous Political Experience: Governor of Georgia Platforms: Inflation: Inflation should be fought through steady flow of jobs and output, better matching of supply and demand, strict anti-trust and consumer protec- tion enforcement, lower interest rates, and standby wage and price controls. Jobs and Unemployment: I think the major thrust ought to be the strengthening of the private sector, not guaranteeing everybody they will get a job from the federal government. Energy and Environment: Our reserves should be de- veloped, imports reduced to manageable levels, stand- by rationing procedures evolved and authorized, and aggressive economic reprisals should await any boy- cotting oil supplier.

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Every four years our country holds a Presidential election. In 1976 we had a rather unusual situation. We had to select the man who would lead our country for the next four years. The choice was rather unique: either elect an incumbent that had never been elected or vote for a vir- tually unkown Georgia peanut farm- er-governor. For the first time, we got to see the candidates debate on television. For the first time (for many of us), we got to cast our ballots. Many of us were well-informed on both platforms and candidates.Many reflected the popular attitude of apathetic on- looking. Many attended the tele- vised debates in the Applied Arts building, but just as many made the habitual trek to the Marion, the Buck, or the Tap. No matter which category you fell into, the new Presi- dent will make decisions that will weigh heavily on us, for in the next four years we will be at that crucial starting point — getting jobs, getting settled. The Presidential election of 1976 was certainly important to all of us. Gimme Jimmy supporters. Speaking to Wisconsinites.