Happy Thursday folks,
The current state of the economy is not providing any momentum for middle-class Americans, and they know it.
According to National Journal’s Charlie Cook, “While various consumer-confidence ratings are showing numbers that are among the best since the onset of the recession in 2007, the readings are still at very low levels, and Americans are still highly anxious about the current state and future of the economy.”
With so much uncertainty in the economy, policymakers must take notice of what policies help or hurt middle-class families. Take energy, for instance.
A new YG Network nationwide survey of women, for example, shows that raising everyday costs for pet projects (like President Obama wants to do with his energy agenda) is not the way to go.
Jennifer Rubin of The Washington Post analyzed the poll’s findings, and notes that “when it comes to fuel bills, only 22 percent say they would support paying higher energy bills to combat climate change; 56 percent want alternative methods of reducing the risks posed by climate change.”
Rubin notes that conservatives must “come up with a problem-solving agenda” in order to meet middle-class Americans where they’re at.
Macro discussions about the economy are important, but it’s essential for conservatives to remember what middle-class Americans face every day.
Seize the day.