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• [1] Steve from Brooklyn January 10, 2008 - 10:04AM

  It's not that I care more about the economy than the war. It's that I don't think much can be done about the war, while there is still hope when it comes to economics. A creative, sensible plan for the war might bring attention back to the war as a campaign issue.

  
  
• [2] MS from Manhattan January 10, 2008 - 10:12AM

  Potential voters, don't forget: The deadline to register for the Primary election is TOMORROW, 1/11/08. Registration forms can be postmarked by this date, or dropped off at 32 Broadway (they'll be open until 11 pm on 1/11, according to 1-866-VOTE-NYC)

  
  
• [3] Gaines Hubbell from Knoxville, TN January 10, 2008 - 10:13AM

  What burns me on the economy is that the Republican party still runs on a myth that they are fiscally conservative. Last Republican to lower national debt (which, as long as the US is a democracy and the people are the sovereign power of government, is held by the american people) was Eisenhower. That is to say, that as long as "it's the economy stupid," Democrats go to office.

  If the average american is 10,000$ in debt, and the national debt per capita is 27,000$, then doesn't every american owe 37,000$?

  
  
• [4] Toby Gardner from Brooklyn January 10, 2008 - 10:18AM

  Great segment. This is exactly the kind of information I yearn for. What internet sources would you recommend that give detailed summaries of the candidates' actual policy proposals along with expert analysis? We don't need another speech about "change," we need clear, detailed conveyance of policy proposals.

  Thank you.

  
  
• [5] Steven Clark from Brooklyn January 10, 2008 - 10:18AM

  This is how institutions work: Ashcroft Deal Brings Scrutiny in Justice Departmenthttp://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/011008K.shtml

  Philip Shenon reports for The New York Times: "When the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey needed to find an outside lawyer to monitor a large corporation willing to settle criminal charges out of court last fall, he turned to former Attorney General John Ashcroft, his onetime boss. With no public notice and no bidding, the company awarded Mr. Ashcroft an 18-month contract worth $28 million to $52 million."

  
  
• [6] Janet Crawford from nyc January 10, 2008 - 10:20AM

  how do clinton and obama differ on taxes for the wealthy

  
  
• [7] Rick from Brooklyn January 10, 2008 - 10:21AM

  but what kind of trade is the issue?? NAFTA and other "free trade" agreements are not good for the people in the US or in other countries...they are good for Corporations. the are "investors rights agreements" as Chomsky says.

  
  
• [8] Demetri from Brooklyn January 10, 2008 - 10:27AM

  We need to remove constitutional protections (free speech, privacy, etc) from co This country sshould be for people - not corporations.

  
  
• [9] Janet Crawford from nyc January 10, 2008 - 10:28AM

  I have researched the beginning of the subprime lending. It began during the Clinton administration with his Trillon dollar initiative to give more people an opportunity to own homes. The lending companies made a lot of money lobbied heavily and this lead to Wall St following the money. Both administrations are responsible for the ongoing development, but for Clinton to mislead on this front is my problem with her on many issues.

  
  
• [10] Eric from B'klyn January 10, 2008 - 10:28AM

  Finally... thank you! This is why I still support Edwards [not to mention his thoughtful foreign policy positions which you covered e him in your internview several months ago]. The dismissal of Edwards for his 'populist' positions by most pundits and much of the press are examples of a strong corporate bias. Please read Paul Krugman's COnscience of a Liberal whichs delves into the relation between a middle class and progressive taxation. Edwards is the one if he gets a fair shake in the press.

  
  
• [11] superf88 January 10, 2008 - 10:29AM

  My wife and I could contribute at least four times what we do to the GDP if we could only benefit from :

  1. Universal Health Care (so that one of us is not always tethered to a corporation) and

  2. Improved child care (so that we could entrust our kids' welfare with caring professionals).

  That's all it would take. Incidentally, we could contribute in this way by starting a small business geared to export. We have done this before successfully -- but not successfully enough to cover the abovementioned expenses of family life.

  
  
• [12] jim from NJ January 10, 2008 - 10:31AM

  Is Hillary similar to Bill reguarding paying down the national debt, or are her priorities different?

  Also, what are the candidates positions on AMT and how it is hitting the middle class?

  AMT Originally targetted people making the equiviant of over a million dollars.

  
  
• [13] ab January 10, 2008 - 10:38AM

  #3

  I could not agree more! It baffles me that they are able to continue that myth when the facts speak otherwise...and the mainstream media is complicit in propagating this myth

  
  
• [14] Mark from Newark January 10, 2008 - 10:42AM

  Great coverage, but that "Are you the one?" song that leads in and out of segments makes me want to change the station.

  
  
• [15] Greg fuchs from University Heights, Bronx January 10, 2008 - 10:55AM

  Race is a product of racism. Perpetuates hatred, self-hatred, other hatred.

  Black is a better term because it internationalizes the struggle.

  
  
• [16] Felix from Brooklyn January 10, 2008 - 10:56AM

  Yes, please please kill the "Are you the one?" song. It is really really annoying.

  
  
• [17] The Brian Lehrer Show from NYC January 10, 2008 - 01:24PM

  There was some confusion about NYC registration information mentioned on today's show. NEW NY voters (only) can register to vote in person or by mail (postmarked) by tomorrow 1/22/08.

  Independents or voters that kept party affiliation "blank" cannot change their party affiliation in time for this year's primary. To register: http://www.vote.nyc.ny.us/register.html

  
  
• [18] Owen from Rochester January 10, 2008 - 02:43PM

  Great segment--and about time! You should have done this story months ago, when Edwards still had a shot. Here's a suggested rule of thumb: if you're going to devote half your airtime to the primaries, you should devote at least half of that time to substantive policy-oriented segements like this one, and less horse-race coverage.

  
  
• [19] Jack from Manhattan January 10, 2008 - 04:20PM

  I agree with Owen, above. Brian, you're one of the best out there, so you shouldn't just do substantive coverage when it's primary time for NY, NJ, and CT.

  I'd add that Edwards is the only candidate who has specifically outlined how he's going to pay for everything. He talks in terms of debt and hard trade-offs, which in my book makes him much more trustworthy.

  The 'are you the one' song is starting to grow on me.