Political Quotes

On the recordMay 24, 2017
In contrast, John McCain offers what would essentially be a third Bush term, with his economic speeches outlining $3-4 trillion of tax cuts over 10 years beyond what President Bush has already proposed.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama critiques McCain's tax plan as a continuation of Bush's policies favoring the wealthy.

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