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Democratic presidential front-runner Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) said the Republicans running for the White House plan to continue President Bush’s “failed economic policies.” “They see $9 trillion in debt — and say, Why not trillions more?” Clinton said in Iowa. “They see tax cuts for wealthy Americans and big corporations — and say, Why not some more? They see one attempt to privatize Social Security — and say, Why not one more? In short, they see eight years of Bush economics — and say, Why not eight more?” Clinton said she is eager to take on the Republican nominee “as we make the case for change, and they argue for the status quo.” The Republican National Committee hit back at the New York senator. “Hillary Clinton should finish the debate with herself on key issues confronting the nation before she tries to take on any of the Republican candidates,” said RNC spokesman Danny Diaz. “We are still waiting to hear how much she is going to raise taxes on hard-working families to subsidize over $770 billion in new government spending.” The former first lady’s speech was part of her campaign’s focus to convince middle-class America that she would improve their lives. “The next president will be a steward of our economy at a time when the bills from eight years of neglect and mismanagement will be coming due,” Clinton said, adding, “We need a president who understands the magnitude and complexity of the challenges we face — and has the strength and experience to address them from day one.” |
