The Democrat tax increases will cripple small business, closing many. The Chinese junk being sold here is the result of the NAFTA ripoff brought in by the Clinton administration.
Whether it is through crazy taxes, or unfair trade policies, the Democrats seem determined to destroy small businesses.

If my current business model is successful, I make a profit.

If my business income taxes go up – it affects my profit.
If card-check goes in, and my 10 employees unionize and get the AFL-CIO to represent them, they can demand I pay more, and give more in benefits. That affects my profit.

If the government requires that I provide health care benefits for my 10 employees, that affects my profit.

If I am forced to raise my prices to cover my increased overhead (pay, benefits, taxes, etc) I may lose market share to my competitors – like WalMart, etc – and that affects my profit.

My profit determines whether it is worth my time and effort – and the risk of my own capital – to stay in business.

If union and government regulation reduce my profit beyond a certain level that I am willing to live with – I will shut down my business, sell off my inventory and equipment – and go work for someone else.

That’s how small business is affected by taxes and liberal policies.