Get Back to the Economy
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Talking about “women’s issues” used to mean talking about child care, education, and equal pay. These days, poll after poll shows that the top issues with female voters are the economy and jobs—not abortion, same-sex marriage, or contraception. More women than ever before are small business owners, and many are the breadwinners in their families. As the ones who are more likely to be paying the bills and making healthcare decisions, women are particularly concerned with the size, scope, and cost of government. Time to unveil a common-sense economic plan for reining in spending, simplifying the tax code, reducing the deficit, and reforming entitlements.
