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Elizabeth Warren Proposes 'Aggressive Intervention' to Create Jobs
DETROIT — Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts on Tuesday proposed an economic program of “aggressive intervention on behalf of American workers,” suggesting that as president she would invest $2 trillion in climate-friendly industries over a decade, create a new cabinet-level Department of Economic Development and even manipulate the dollar to promote exports.
Unveiling a campaign theme of “economic patriotism,” Ms. Warren promised to announce further plans under that banner over the next several months, on issues like trade and Wall Street regulation.
By pledging to intervene in markets to support American manufacturing and promote job creation, Ms. Warren laid out a goal that President Trump has also pursued, albeit by different means, like imposing tariffs on imports from China and Mexico.
The new proposals were further evidence that Ms. Warren believes that her policy-first message is helping her stand out in the Democratic presidential primary. Her announcement was timed to coincide with a trip to Indiana and Michigan, where she will hold campaign events this week as she tries to extend her recent political momentum.
...“The bottom line is — if they can make a nickel by sending your job somewhere else, they’ll do it,” Ms. Warren said. “I’ll tell you, these corporations may not fight for American workers, but I’m willing to do it.”
And she said her focus on domestic jobs, particularly through investment in climate change, would help revive American economies.
“We need to be all in to fight this climate crisis,” she said to applause.
More at https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/04/us/politics/elizabeth-warren-economy-jobs.html?searchResultPosition=4
Unveiling a campaign theme of “economic patriotism,” Ms. Warren promised to announce further plans under that banner over the next several months, on issues like trade and Wall Street regulation.
By pledging to intervene in markets to support American manufacturing and promote job creation, Ms. Warren laid out a goal that President Trump has also pursued, albeit by different means, like imposing tariffs on imports from China and Mexico.
The new proposals were further evidence that Ms. Warren believes that her policy-first message is helping her stand out in the Democratic presidential primary. Her announcement was timed to coincide with a trip to Indiana and Michigan, where she will hold campaign events this week as she tries to extend her recent political momentum.
...“The bottom line is — if they can make a nickel by sending your job somewhere else, they’ll do it,” Ms. Warren said. “I’ll tell you, these corporations may not fight for American workers, but I’m willing to do it.”
And she said her focus on domestic jobs, particularly through investment in climate change, would help revive American economies.
“We need to be all in to fight this climate crisis,” she said to applause.
More at https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/04/us/politics/elizabeth-warren-economy-jobs.html?searchResultPosition=4
If I were to vote in a presidentialprimary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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If I were to vote in a presidentialprimary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
If I were to vote in a presidentialprimary today, I would vote for: Undecided
