John Edwards on Bush's remarks on the economy

1/18/2008 at 1:50 PM EST


"Now that George Bush has finally joined the call for an economic stimulus package, the time for debate and delay is over. American families cannot wait any longer for swift and decisive action. After years of stagnant wages, the economy may be slipping into a recession and if we don't act now we may make our problems worse.

"The economic damage done by Bush and Cheney is deep and long-lasting, and the temporary tax cuts he proposes will not solve it alone. Making matters worse, his plan provides little or no help to some 50 million low-income and middle class families.

"To help middle class families get ahead over the long haul, we need to invest in a clean energy infrastructure that will create jobs now and pay economic dividends for decades to come. A helping hand to families facing foreclosure, states in the midst of budget crises, and long-term unemployed workers will cushion the blow to struggling families and prevent further economic damage. We must also guarantee universal and affordable health care and reverse the shift of the tax burden from the wealthy onto middle-class workers."

Since John Edwards became the first presidential candidate to propose a specific stimulus package almost a month ago, there are more troubling signs about the economy. In December, the economy lost 14,000 private-sector jobs. The Dow Jones industrial average fell by more than 9 percent between January 1st and the close of markets yesterday. Some experts suggest that housing prices will fall by another 20 to 30 percent. Manufacturing activity is slowing and new housing starts are at their lowest level in 16 years.

Read more about the Edwards stimulus plan to strengthen the economy and create new jobs: http://www.johnedwards.com/news/headlines/20071222-stimulus-plan/index.html

The key now is to get the folks in Congress to develop a true stimulus package along these lines rather than rubber stamping Bush's. Can't see too many publicans wanting to back Bush in this, especially if his constituents are good old boys who are hurting.

A further reminder that there are more than two Democratic contenders in the race.

It disgusts me to read the words "his plan provides little or no help to some 50 million low-income and middle class families," but that's pretty much the way things are going to be as long as Bush is in office. I applaud Edwards for immediately stepping forward and addressing that.

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Leave no millionaire/billionaire behind is all the fucktard in chief thinks about. Make people realize who and what these Repuke mafia goons are all about funding and watching out for.

...Obama and Clinton don't seem to get this simple message and framing. I'm Edwards all the way.

K and R

K & R for the man whom I hope will be our next President...

Go John Go!

K&R :kick: :patriot:

Onwards, Upwards,
Edwards. 2008