Paul Krugman, the one bold and bright progressive light at the New York Times, once again looks at actual policy proposals to judge the presidential candidates on their potential for progressivism:
Mrs. Clinton, we’re assured by sources right and left, tortures puppies and eats babies. But her policy proposals continue to be surprisingly bold and progressive.
Finally, Mr. Obama is widely portrayed, not least by himself, as a transformational figure who will usher in a new era. But his actual policy proposals, though liberal, tend to be cautious and relatively orthodox.
Do these policy comparisons really tell us what each candidate would be like as president? Not necessarily — but they’re the best guide we have.
And to all the Obamamanians who insist that Paul Krugman's son works for Hillary, the progressive icon replies that he has no son or daughter: "And both of my cats assure me that they are not working for any campaign.
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