Beto O’Rourke said America’s capitalist economy is “racist” while praising a proposal to give infants “baby bonds” to address systemic inequalities
“This idea of a baby bond, where there’s an investment made in every single American depending on their means, will not solve every problem in disparity in wealth and income and opportunity in this country,” O’Rourke said. “But it could go a long way to ensuring that there’s a little bit more fairness in this country.”
O’Rourke, the former Texas congressman who became a Democratic sensation following his near-miss Texas Senate race last year, had opened his second day as a presidential candidate with an impassioned response to the mass shootings at two mosques in New Zealand. While offering prayers and thoughts, he said, “I hope that you will agree with me that it is not enough just to be compassionate, thoughtful and prayerful at this moment.”“They’re on the rise right here in this country,” O’Rourke said.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Hickenlooper says he's a capitalist, 'but I’m sure not a Trump capitalist'After dodging questions about whether he would call himself a capitalist, former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper conceded that the characterization fits him even as he condemned pressure on candidates to conform to “empty labels”
Baca lebih lajut »
The benefits of America’s hot economy have been unevenly spreadThe benefits to disadvantaged groups from hot economies tend to be smaller than penalties come colder times, one study says
Baca lebih lajut »
America Ferrera leads Tijuana migrant shelter visit; calls for changes to U.S. policyAmerica Ferrera and a group of actors and activists have spoken out against the Trump administration policy requiring migrants seeking asylum in the US to have to wait in Mexico instead.
Baca lebih lajut »
Tech venture capitalist charged in massive college entrance cheating scamFounder and CEO at venture capital firm Dragon Global is one of 40 people charged in a $25 million college entrance cheating scheme.
Baca lebih lajut »
O’Rourke and Biden, signaling presidential bids, would infuse centrism into a left-leaning Democratic fieldThe ex-congressman and the former vice president have many stylistic differences, but their shared political identities could put them in direct competition for moderate voters.
Baca lebih lajut »
Opinion | How Beto O’Rourke can catch fire if he enters the 2020 frayOpinion: How Beto O’Rourke can catch fire if he enters the 2020 fray
Baca lebih lajut »
Beto O’Rourke heads to Iowa as all signs point to a 2020 runO'Rourke will campaign in Waterloo, Iowa Saturday on behalf of Democratic state senate candidate Eric Giddens, according to multiple Democratic sources.
Baca lebih lajut »