GOP Struggles On Income Equality
Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are hammering Republicans over what they say is a growing gap between the rich and the poor. Polls show their calls to raise the minimum wage and improve working conditions seem to resonate with voters.
By contrast, many of the top GOP presidential candidates are finding it difficult to gain traction with a broader message of economic growth and job creation, strategists say.
This disconnect could make Republican presidential candidates vulnerable to attacks from the left over income inequality that place them at odds with the average worker, according to a GOP strategist.
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