A recent study by professors Benjamin Page, Larry Bartels, and Jason Seawright compared the political attitudes of these millionaires, the one percent, to those of the American public in general. Not surprisingly, America's wealthy are much more negative about Social Security, Medicare, food stamps, and affordable healthcare than are the 99 percent.
Republicans don't understand that it would a terrible idea to crater the American economy because they've lost touch with reality. Hypnotized by a toxic blend of Reaganomics and Objectivism, Republicans don't understand how the economy works or the concerns of middle-class families.
(Note: You can view every article as one long page if you sign up as an Advocate Member, or higher).