Economy Stinks Up An Otherwise Pleasant Rally
Unemployment has hit a 4-1/2 year high. That announcement helped to ensure that the economy would play a big role on the campaign trail today. John McCain said tax cuts and free trade are the answer to the rising unemployment. NPR's Scott Horsley said the numbers were the dark spot of an otherwise upbeat rally in Cedarburg, WI. McCain told the crowd he knew what they were facing;
"All you ever asked of Government was to stand on your side. Not in your way. That's what I intend to do. Stand on your side and fight for your future."
For his part McCain has vowed to make the Bush tax cuts permanent, and lower income taxes on corporations. The Tax Policy Center in Washington says Barack Obama's tax plan would provide more relief for all but the wealthiest 20% of Americans.
-- Michael Olson
4:23 PM ET | 09- 5-2008 | permalink



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