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Obama: Congress 'Do the Right Thing' on Jobs Fri May 10
Africa's emerging middle class drives growth and democracy Fri May 10

Reuters News
Republicans Must Have Vision to Help All Americans Tue Mar 12

Rick Santorum

Republicans don't care. Or at least that's the perception of us. President Barack Obama's convincing re-election in November despite a climate of high unemployment, stagnant economic growth and waning American influence around the globe has caused a great deal of soul-searching for the Republican Party. ... more
A Date Which Should Live Infamy? Tue Feb 26

Brian Birdnow

Monday, February 25th, marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution, allowing the US government the authority to assess and impose an income tax on the citizens, by-passing the states in the process. Many on the political Left can barely conceal their glee and they are busy needling Conservatives, talking about the suitability of a “party” celebrating the centenary of the Sixteenth Amendment. ... more
Who Killed the Middle Class? Tue Feb 19

Pat Buchanan

"It is our generation's task, then, to reignite the true engine of America's economic growth -- a rising, thriving middle class." ... more
Tax Hikes: You’re Next! Mon Jan 7

Dan Holler

South Carolina’s James Clyburn, the third ranking Democrat in the House, appeared overwhelmed with joy. He proclaimed: “So here we are on New Year’s night, with the clock running out on the very existence of this Congress, finally considering bipartisan legislation to provide middle class tax cuts, require the wealthiest to, once again, pay their fair share so we can grow the economy, create jobs and protect the most vulnerable in our society." ... more
Surprise: Elizabeth Warren Can’t Define What the Phrase “Middle Class” Means Sat Jan 5

Daniel Doherty
After Tax Hike, Obama Still Thinks Rich Need to Pay More Thu Jan 3

Katie Pavlich
Obama Caves, Sells Out Middle-Class For Wealthy Wed Jan 2

Tony Katz

When a deal is bad beyond all pretext, the only thing left to do is spin. Democrats, including Senate lackeys and administration lummoxes, spin the Senate version of the Fiscal Crap Sandwich to mean absolute victory over Republicans who have "finally" raised revenue (read "taxes.") Republicans spin that they moved to give even more people a tax break in 2013. Both obscure the reality; President Obama sold out the middle class for the wealthy. ... more
David Gregory's Slobbering Obama Interview Tue Jan 1

David Limbaugh

NBC's David Gregory interviewed President Barack Obama on "Meet the Press" Sunday, and a conversation ensued that would have been more fitting for a show called "The President Meets One of His Many Mainstream Media Enablers." ... more
Tackling Fairness and Justice Sat Dec 29

Linda Chavez

The last year has been a tough one for conservatives. The hope that four years of failed policy would be enough to repudiate the liberal/progressive ideology of the Obama administration ended when the majority of the American public voted to maintain their entitlements -- so long as someone else paid for them. ... more
Save the Middle Class ... and Everyone Else Thu Dec 13

Emmett Tyrrell

Washington -- William McGurn, the esteemed Wall Street Journal columnist and soon-to-be editor of the editorial page of the New York Post, has made an interesting observation about the fabulous Bush tax cuts that are about to lapse. ... more
The President's Middle Class Head Fake: It’s Time for a Middle Class Wake Up Call Tue Dec 11

Charlotte Hays

One might have thought the campaign season was over, but in fact a new campaign is beginning. This was made clear with the president's trip to what was billed as a "middle class family home" to talk fiscal cliff and tax policy. ... more
A Victory for Demagoguery Tue Dec 11

Mona Charen

I'm in the camp that believes Republicans have no choice but to agree to raise taxes on the top 2 percent of earners. The party has been successfully caricatured as the servant of the rich. This is unjust, yes, but justice is imperfect in this life. ... more
WATCH: Rubio Delivers Weekly GOP Address, Says Growing the Middle Class is “Personal” For Him Sat Dec 8

Daniel Doherty
10 Explanations Of How Conservatism Helps The Middle Class Fri Dec 7

John Hawkins

There's a lot to be said for talking about the Constitution, economic theory and what's best for the country. ... more
Is the GOP in Danger of Becoming the Party of the Rich? Fri Dec 7

America

Katie Pavlich debates Howard Dean on The Kudlow Report. ... more
In Leadership, Appearances Matter Thu Dec 6

Jackie Gingrich Cushman

Last week, I was exiting my neighborhood Starbucks when I happened to overhear a middle-aged man talking to a younger man who appeared to be his son. ... more
Katie Pavlich on how Obamacare Will Lead to 'Less Taxpayers, Less Employees' Mon Dec 3

America

Pavlich explains what new Obamacare taxes will mean for the economy on The Kudlow Report. ... more
To Hell With It, Let's Jump Off the Fiscal Cliff Sun Dec 2

Derek Hunter

We’ve all heard about the “fiscal cliff.” But what does it mean? The media won’t bother to explain it in any detail, and people aren’t looking it up on their own. ... more
President Obama Pretends His Tax Plan is the Only Game In Town Sat Dec 1

Kevin Glass
Pushing Conservatives Off the Fiscal Cliff Wed Nov 28

Brent Bozell

The conventional wisdom has emerged that in order to avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff," politicians in Washington must agree to some method of tax increases ("revenue") -- which will be real, even if low taxes are not the cause of our ills -- alongside some kind of promise of spending restraint on entitlement programs, which is our problem, and which no one believes Washington will restrain. ... more
Buffett: Raising Taxes on Wealthy Would Boost Morale of the Middle Class Tue Nov 27

America

Check out his response to Matt Lauer's question: Would raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans have a chilling effect on hiring in this country? ... more
Another Leftist Admits the Real Goal Is Taxing the Middle Class Fri Nov 16

Daniel J. Mitchell

I’m amazed that anyone believes Obama isn’t going to tax the middle class as well. The simple reality is that there aren’t enough rich people to finance big government. ... more
It's the Middle Class, Stupid Thu Nov 15

Maggie Gallagher

<p>And so it begins, like clockwork.</p><p>After an election defeat of significant proportions for the "truce strategy," GOP elites appear prepared to double-down on kicking out the social issues. ... more