If we ask the right questions or push in the right direction, the American people might come with us. Long range investments. Spending on infrastructure or education. A whole raft of progressive goals that cost money in the short term but will grow the economy and reduce the deficit in the long run.
It's work but we can get there. The American people are smarter than they sometimes look on TV. They're capable of understanding long range investments, and they're willing to look ahead.
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This piece originally appeared at Campaign for America's Future
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