Republicans Prepared to Sacrifice the Economic Well-being of the Nation and its Middle Class

Progressive talk show host Leslie Marshall recently spoke with United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard about how President Obama is constantly trying to find ways to revive industry and manufacturing and how the Republicans continue to attack him and the people who trying to earn a living wage.

Profits are up, the rich are getting richer. Meanwhile unemployment remains high; wages have been stagnant for decades and more Americans live in poverty. The promise by the Republicans, of jobs, jobs, jobs, has been lost in their disgusting attempts to stall this recovery.

“It’s gotten to the point that it should be very, very clear that in order to continue to have a failed President, they’re prepared to sacrifice the economic well-being of the nation and it’s middle class,” said Gerard.

They continued to talk about Elizabeth Warren’s push to get reasonable student loan interest rates and a Republican “Comp Time” bill (HR 1406) that will take away opportunities for working people.

To hear the discussion, click the audio below.

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