Where next?

[Slamz]

That's why I think the best business comes from a deadlocked government -- Republican president, Democratic Congress, or vice versa. Their inability to pass major new legislation = boom times for businesses, who can plan long term without any big surprises popping up. If the President and Congress are in cahoots (both Republican or both Democrat) and can pass anything at any time then businesses have to "expect the unexpected" and keep more leeway in their future planning.

Or so I imagine. Not being a CEO myself I can only guess at the impact of legislation on business planning but I can see where it could be substantial. Nobody raises or lowers taxes by half a percent. If changes happen, it may be game changing.