by Robert Reich: [View all]
'Assuming she's the Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton must be bolder. She needs some big ideas proportionate to the scale of the problems we're facing -- widening inequality, crumbling infrastructure, unaffordable housing.
Her entire tax plan would raise only $1.1 trillion over the next decade, according to the Tax Policy Center -- just half of one percent of the GDP -- barely enough even to pay for the infrastructure investments we need to create jobs and help remedy our crumbling infrastructure. What about a carbon tax whose proceeds could dramatically expand the Earned Income Tax Credit? A progressive wealth tax to pay for early childhood education?
I don't expect her to be as bold as Bernie. But if she doesn't aim high she can't possibly summon the public will to do what's needed. And her campaign becomes merely "I'm not Trump, I'm experienced, and I'm a female," which may not be enough to defeat Trump.
What do you think?'
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