Presidential decisions

Albert Camus and Voltaire are really not that different in their beliefs. Although one believes that there is no meaning in life (Camus) and the other believes that the meaning is to "cultivate one's garden", both believe that hard work is what everyone should focus on.
Because of this belief, if I had to pick the presidential candidate that each would vote for, I'd argue that it would be Mitt Romney.
Voltaire would vote for Romney because his main point is that he will create more jobs in America. This will lead to a higher employment rate, something that Voltaire holds high in importance. Romney also wants to decrease welfare benefits, something that many argue decrease people's initiative to work. Voltaire's views suggest that he would be totally in favor of this happening. A reason that Voltaire would not be in favor of Obama is the fact that a lot of his campaign is based on the idea of hope. Throughout "Candide", he satirized optimism and claimed that it was hyped up and not necessary to fulfilling a successful life. Voltaire believes in actions rather than hope and welfare, making it clear to me that he'd be pro-Romney.
Although I would say that Camus wouldn't waste his time voting for the next president of America, if he had to chose one candidate, he'd vote for Romney as well. Camus believes that nobody really matters in the long run, making me believe that he could care less about the state of welfare in America. He would also agree with the increased funding to military services, just as Voltaire would. Romney is supporting increased funds, Obama is not for them. Although I couldn't see Camus supporting either candidate, I believe that he is more compatible with Romney.