Cross-posted at WinningProgressive
I’ve previously explained here why President Obama is right to oppose Republican efforts to provide further income tax cuts to the wealthy elite in America. The Republican proposal would add $700 billion to the national debt over the next decade, further starve essential government services, would be better spent rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, and would exacerbate inequality in our society.
In Illinois, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias has started a great new website, called 700 Billion Reasons, that offers anyone the opportunity to create an alternate budget of what critical needs they would address with the $700 billion that Republicans want to give to health insurance executives, hedge fund managers, and Paris Hilton. It is a great tool for helping people understand what is at stake in this election.
I urge everyone to check out 700 Billion Reasons and forward it to your friends and relatives. And, help support Alexi’s campaign by volunteering and/or sending in a contribution.
