I didn't think the GOP could get any farther from the reality of working class people; but, this chapter clearly shows that they can. In reading the introduction to the chapter, I came across a sentence that shows where they are coming from. Check this out:
"Proposals to create federally-funded paid leave programs, for example, could lead to women having few job opportunities, particularly in leadership positions."
What? Are you kidding me? Paid leave could lead to women have few job opportunities? Does that even make sense? It reminds me of when a GOP spokesperson once said the answer to worker's healthcare needs was simply creating healthcare savings accounts. For people who are deciding each week which bills to pay and which to set aside so they have enough for food, a HSA is pie in the sky and unrealistic. And dear reader that is my assessment of the entire chapter of this GOP manifesto. They just don't have a clue what working families need.
Download the chapter and read it for yourself: http://ygnetwork.org/labor-tax-fiscal-reforms-help-parents-balance-work-family/
Then, to be fair, read what the Democratic Platform has for working families: http://www.democrats.org/democratic-national-platform
In my opinion, the Democrats have a far better understanding of what working parents and families need to be successful. Please vote this November 4, and vote for Democrats.
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