working class

Spin Control With Your Host, President Sarkozy

Apr 25, 2008
French President Nicolas Sarkozy strode into office a year ago after talking big about economic growth, but by early 2008 he complained that "the till's already empty" -- as he sported flashy accessories and stepped out with an even flashier new partner, Carla Bruni. Now, "Sarko" is doing crisis management and offering apologies for his past mistakes.

Clinton Camp Denies ‘Screw ‘Em’ Comment

Apr 18, 2008
Still railing against Barack Obama's "elitist" comments, Hillary Clinton has found some of her own alleged words about the working class coming back to haunt her The candidate's campaign has denied that she said the following about blue-collar voters, as reported by the Huffington Post: "Screw 'em You don't owe them a thing, Bill They're doing nothing for you; you don't have to do anything for them".
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The Boss Hires Obama

Apr 16, 2008
Bruce Springsteen, the iconic musician of the working-class U.S., endorsed Barack Obama on Wednesday. The announcement comes less than a week before the Pennsylvania primary, in which blue-collar voters may play a significant role in determining the Democratic nominee.