2007-07-12 00:24:18 · 18 answers · asked by Robert S 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
They do, but one of the reasons they don't spend much time courting their votes is because the working class (and those in poverty) vote at significantly lower rates than those in the middle and upper class. They [the candidates] rely on the middle clas for votes, and upper class for campaign contributions.
2007-07-12 00:29:28 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This is a presumptive question. It presumes that working class America is an under-represented AND easily and clearly defined group. It presumes that having a clue about that "class" is something both important and rare. I'm not disagreeing necessarily, but it certainly makes a loaded question. One can guess you aren't really looking for an answer, but rather taking a shot at the candidates. I would ask you, who is working class America? What is it that they aren't getting from Government. How can they get it?
Knowing those things, I think we could tell you if any of the candidates have a clue to resolution.
2007-07-12 12:12:41 · answer #2 · answered by Caleb H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Ron Paul has a very good understanding of economics and is best prepared to help out the working class. Take a look at his views on monetary policy and some of his other issues.
2007-07-12 10:33:03 · answer #3 · answered by Ron Paul 4 President 08 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. These people need millions of dollars a day to run their campaigns and the top people fly around in private jets. The only time they see a commoner is if they bother to read the newspaper and see a picture of one.
2007-07-12 18:21:19 · answer #4 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think John Edwards does the best out of all of them. As a matter of fact, he really is the son of a mill worker. Even though he is rich now, his childhood is still plagued by poverty, maybe that's why he's the only one making an issue about poverty.
2007-07-12 09:57:43 · answer #5 · answered by LaLyLoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope someone asks all of them what the price of a gallon of milk is; a pound of butter; or a loaf of bread. In past elections, no candidate ever responded even close to the right answer.
2007-07-12 07:45:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Does it matter? What makes all the difference is the core beliefs of the candidate. I prefer true conservatives. I want the federal government out of my life as much as possible. I can take care of myself and my family quite adequately.
2007-07-12 07:55:30 · answer #7 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No they don't but I don't think that any president all the way back to George Washington ever did. . .maybe Truman. You have to make your decision in spite of that. It then becomes who can sympathize with the working man and who looks down on him.
2007-07-12 09:39:54 · answer #8 · answered by Luv2Answer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only the Republicans care. The others talk a lot but mean nothing.
2007-07-12 11:33:10 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No and I can't think of any politician that does, either. They talk a good game but you see how little they do to help the average folks out.
2007-07-12 07:28:38 · answer #10 · answered by crouchingpossum 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋