Policy: An Economic Agenda for American Families

Pete For America releases a new policy today — An Economic Agenda for American Families. This post will capture the PFA links as well as tweets & responses.

THE POLICY ON THE PETE FOR AMERICA SITE

The official policy page

The white paper pdf

OFFICIAL TWEETS

We need an economy that delivers more. As president, I won't just measure success by looking at the size of the stock market or GDP—I'll look to you. Today, I'm announcing a plan to raise incomes, lower costs, and build a brighter future for all Americans. https://t.co/yEHC43el71

— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) November 8, 2019

NEW: Pete Buttigieg just released his new econ plan. It has:

-Free college for those make <$100k
-Universal pre-K
-Public option on health care
-Expanding EITC (tax credit for <~$55k)
-Free childcare for poor kids <5
-2 mil. more affordable housing unitshttps://t.co/oEpsm14Ngb

— Heather Long (@byHeatherLong) November 8, 2019

ARTICLES

WASHINGTON POST - Pete Buttigieg proposes free college for Americans earning under $100,000 in his new economic plan

WASHINGTON POST - Pete Buttigieg’s college affordability plan is actually the most progressive

This is by the WAPO Editorial Board - big endorsement of the plan

“IT SAYS something about the state of the Democratic presidential race that a $500 billion college affordability plan might be considered modest and incremental. In fact, we would argue that South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s new education proposal is both more affordable and more progressive than the other, more expensive ones out there; indeed, more progressive because it is more affordable and better targeted.”