Clinton Fundraiser Focuses on Middle Class

After an introduction from her daughter and a full high school marching band, Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton took the stage at a fundraising event at the Daughters of the American Revolution building last evening. Described by her daughter as the "progressive President we need" Clinton was enthusiastic and described a wide variety of the stances she backed, particularly those pertaining to the economy and health care.

Clinton geared much of her speech to appeal to a primarily middle class crowd, one which seemed to lack diversity. Hillary fans waved "Hillary for President" signs and cheered emphatically immediately as she took the stage. The crowd took particular pleasure when Clinton described having a "sigh of relief" when America would see a moving van leave the White House following President Bush's time in office.

Clinton also discussed passing stem cell research laws vetoed by Bush, creating a new American energy policy, ending President Bush's "War on Science," and providing sufficient funding for the No Child Left Behind Act. Senator Clinton said she did not "want to give up on any child" and discussed providing tax relief for Americans involved in public service.

Conference Call Dissects McCain’s Substance Free Housing Speech

The Center for American Progress Action Fund hosted a conference call examining Presidential hopeful John McCain’s Substance Free Housing speech.

Call moderators described the speech as having “all sizzle, no steak” and argued that it was “a day late and a buck short.” James Kvaal, Domestic Policy Advisor at the Center, wondered if Washington’s future, if under McCain, would include helping desparate homeowners, instead of simply “wall street” businessmen. Kvaal added that McCain’s stimulus package proposal was flawed, and did not do enough to help working class families.

Kvaal’s criticism also included a sentiment that McCain needs to start subscribing to new ideas, and that his recent call for lenders to come together to solve housing problems, was outdated and unsuccessful.