Stock Markets Exposed

If Obama or Hillary becomes president, how do you think that the stock market will be affected by this news?

"Over the years, several studies have shown that the stock market has fared markedly better under Democrats than Republicans." http://www.forbes.com/strategies/2004/07/21/cx_da_0721presidents.html

Public Comments

1. well, it rallied under BC....
2. Historically, it goes down prior to the election and then rallies once the election vote is confirmed . . . party or person does not seem to effect the pattern.
3. It'll soar. A lot of foreign confidence rests on the idea that we, as a nation of independent thinkers and consumers, will finally elect someone who isn't just another Anglo man. Foreign investors love investing in the states. However, the Bush regime is dangerous and unnerving for foreigners. Once he's out and a democrat is in they'll start buying and pouring money into our economy.
4. The stock market headed down the tubes in 2000 when it saw W leading, partly because his primary campaign issue was a proposal to get the national debt back up into the stratosphere. I suspect that it might rally in hopes Hillary would be as conservative as Bill in that regard, if she wins. People might take more of a "wait and see" attitude with Obama.
5. I will not care how the stock market is affected because if one of those two idiots become president I'm moving to Europe.
6. Stock Markets tend to do better under Dems.