https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2011/12/26/the-2012-economic-choices/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 04:23:12 -0400<![CDATA[President Obama has decided to make income inequality the major focus of his re-election campaign. Using the Occupy Wall Street events to highlight his message, he has called boosting middle-class opportunity the &#8220;defining issue of our times&#8221;. The weakening economy has driven both parties to find an approach which best taps into it. For the Republicans it will be the lack of jobs. For Obama it will be the gap between the rich and the poor. The LA Times summarizes both approaches succinctly:]]>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:15:00 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2011/12/26/the-2012-economic-choices-n191301