Does the Democratic Party Still Care About Inequality?

The Backchannel

English - August 13, 2020 21:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB - ★★★★ - 85 ratings
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Is the Democratic Party serious about addressing wealth inequality? During negotiations with Republicans about upcoming coronavirus stimulus packages, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer wants to repeal the cap on the federal deduction for state and local taxes, which would primarily benefit the wealthiest Americans. Shant and Zaid discuss the wider Democratic Party's approach to inequality, or lack thereof, by talking about the party platform for 2020.