Hillary Clinton’s Downsized American DreamRandy Shawbyline‚ Jul. 27‚ 2006On July 24, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton issued her “American Dream Initiative,” a policy agenda that will presumably be the centerpiece of her presidential campaign. Although Clinton is the current frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, her 20-page plan was relegated to the New York Region section of the national edition of the New York Times, eclipsed by her husband’s joint appearance that day with beleaguered Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman. But Clinton’s program deserves wide distribution. In fact, her Democratic rivals should send it out in mass mailings. Clinton’s plan shows just how little she has to offer America after eight years of George W. Bush, and confirms her lack of commitment to a progressive agenda. |