Kerry Talks About Family Economics

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<"There's some people working two or three jobs, trying to make ends meet, put food on the table," Kerry said. "That's what this fight is about."

Repeating a frequent criticism of the president's economic policies, Kerry said he would withdraw tax cuts given to the richest 2 percent of the nation and funnel more money into health care and education.

"We've got a Washington, D.C., that's running away under the control of big money, big influence, and it's all coming out of your pockets," he said. "We've got to fix this tax code. I'm going to do it in a flash. Give me a nanosecond."

As part of Kerry's populist message to the crowd, he said he knows the value of hard work and fairness, despite his own privileged upbringing and said he understands the pressures facing many families.

"They say, John, I'm working harder and harder. I work weekends. I'm working 24-7. I still can't get ahead, and I don't have time to be with my family. I don't have time to be with my kids," Kerry said.>


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