John,

The results are in.

When I Make America supporters were asked: Do you think the issues that matter to the equipment manufacturing industry will be a priority for candidates this election?

52 percent of respondents thought NO and 48 percent of respondents thought YES.

What does this mean? We have some work to do!

A poll fielded in October of 2019 found that 91 percent of eligible voters say manufacturing is critical or important to keeping the economy strong. In that same poll, more than 75 percent of voters believe presidential candidates should prioritize manufacturing as a part of their 2020 platforms.

If a candidate wants to win in 2020, they should take note of the issues impacting the equipment manufacturing industry. This means they should be prepared to comment on how they would protect and grow the sector through pro-manufacturing policies like infrastructure investment, free and fair trade, workforce development, and supporting farmers and working families by passing policies to keep rural communities strong.

Together we can help ensure candidates keep the men and women of our industry at the forefront of their campaigns.