Election 2008: Economy is key in choosing next president

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The economy tops the issues influencing how veterinarians will vote this year, according to 66 percent of vets polled in an exclusive DVM Newsmagazine survey.

The economy tops the issues influencing how veterinarians will vote this year, according to 66 percent of vets polled in an exclusive DVM Newsmagazine survey.

Seventy-one percent say they are extremely/very concerned about the state of the U.S. economy. In fact, most are saying the economy is having a negative effect on clients' willingness to seek veterinary care.

But the economy isn't the only issue that is influencing how veterinarians will vote.

The war in Iraq is a determining factor for 40 percent of them, health care for 37 percent, while taxes and high gas prices are issues for 35 and 33 percent.

Who's favored in the polls? Click here to view an interactive graphic.

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