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Continuing fears over economic recovery are pushing the issue of jobs and economic  growth to the front of the race for the US Senate. As Mike Vasilinda tells us, all three of the candidates are seeking some sort of tax cuts, some more specific than others.

Kendrick Meek is the Democrats’ conquering hero, getting almost 60 percent of the primary vote. Meeks says his first jobs as U.S. Senator will be to create jobs by working with local governments on needed local construction projects.

“I’m for investment, domestic investment, that will bring about job opportunities, and tax credits,” Meek said.

Independent Charlie Crist told realtors over the weekend that he would extend the 8 thousand dollar tax credit for homebuyers. Realtors love the idea.

“It was enormously successful,” John Seebree with the Florida Realtors’ Association said. “Florida alone had 22 months in a row of increased home sales.”

Republican Marco Rubio says on his web site that he is for tax cuts, but he offers no specifics.

Jobs are the issue today, and will continue to be an issue, though many political observers believe the outcome will hinge on one thing: turnout.

A higher percentage of Republicans than Democrats turned out last Tuesday. But political scientist Lance de Haven Smith says that is unlikely on election day.

“Generally, in the off-year elections, Democrats struggle,” De Haven Smith said. “But this year, they have an African-American and a female at the top of the ticket and that’s going to generate a higher turnout for them.”

But Republicans will control more soft or so called 527 money. That money is often used for negative advertising…and negative advertising more often than not drives down turnout.