“The wealthy are doing well. I'm not looking to protect them.”
“The opportunity gap is the defining issue of our time.”
— Feb 4, 2015: The Detroit Economic Club
“For about the last two decades, there's been a revolving door between the Fed, the Treasury, and Wall Street again.”
“We're facing right now a divided America when it comes to the economy. It is true that the top 1% are doing great.”
“We are the party whose ideas will help the middle class, and help more folks join the middle class.”
— Jan 25, 2013: Republican National Committee's winter meeting
“I worry that too many of our fellow citizens feel that [the American] Dream has become out of reach for them and their families.”
“We need to be the party of the worker.”
— Jan 24, 2015: Iowa Freedom Summit
“Those with the right advanced education are making more than ever. But those that do not are falling farther and farther behind.”
These days, both parties want the Middle Class vote. And if you just listen to political sound bites, you'll be excused if you sometimes can't tell the difference between Republicans and Democrats.