Can you explain the disconnect between the issues that matter to ordinary people and the issues on which elected officials actually spend their time?
An example: a huge majority of Americans are concerned about the growing gap between the rich and the poor, as well as the soon-to-be-poor (who we used to call the "middle class"). In contrast, the deficit is what gets the most play in the media and from elected officials.
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Can you explain the disconnect between the issues that matter to ordinary people and the issues on which elected officials actually spend their time?
An example: a huge majority of Americans are concerned about the growing gap between the rich and the poor, as well as the soon-to-be-poor (who we used to call the "middle class"). In contrast, the deficit is what gets the most play in the media and from elected officials.
Many argue that this is a symptom of the wealthy having their interests prioritized by the political class. Is it really that simple?
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