regressive tax

After starting the week with a final “closing argument” speech on Monday, Sen. Barack Obama returns to his starting argument today, with an address again hammering his rival, Sen. John McCain, as the second coming of President George W. Bush.
The Obama campaign is circulating the Democratic nominee’s new remarks, which assail McCain for “doubling down” [...]

Palin often calls herself working class. But over the course of her political career, when faced with policy choices on issues important to blue-collar voters, Palin rarely breaks in their favor.