Democrat presidential primary candidate Hillary Clinton has little shame in pointing to her husband’s time in the White House, especially when talking to members of the AARP who care about such things as social security and the economic well-being of the country. During a recent address, she said she wished she could back to the days of a balanced budget and a social security fund that was seen as solvent through 2055.
Following her short visit to another time, she quickly returned as a candidate and pointed out the continued spending habits, coupled with the impressive tax reductions for the richest segment of the population, managed to undo all the economical benefits brought about by the last Democratic president…her husband.
Clinton scoffed at the notion that raising the retirement age and income taxes is the only way to return the social security program to solvency. She was referring to comments made by Barack Obama, Dem.-Illinois and a rival for the presidential nomination.
According to USA Election Polls (USAElectionPolls.com), Obama is trailing Senator Clinton by 20%. He is doing best in Georgia and California and is expected to continue to be a frontrunner in the race.
Despite the large number of predominantly retired members of the AARP, only Clinton and Republican Mike Huckabee were the only candidates to share their thoughts with the group. At this time, according to USA Election Polls (USAElectionPolls.com), Huckabee is polling highest in Iowa, New Hampshire and Texas. He is also polling lowest in the Western States.
In addition to the tax cuts given by the Bush administration, she also claimed the majority of the country’s debt is attributable to the war in Iraq with millions of dollars owed to China for loans to keep the government afloat.
Clinton is one of three Democratic candidates with a law degree and according to many political pundits it may be the right time for a candidate with a legal background to move back into the White House.
