Michael Tomasky: Economic Fairness Isn’t Enough for Obama’s Game Plan

Calling for higher taxes on the rich won’t close the sale. Obama also needs to talk about economic growth.

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Published Apr. 12 2012 4:45AM EDT

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That was some whoop-de-doo speech Barack Obama gave Tuesday in Florida. It was serious campaign mode, in front of a seriously friendly crowd. And the Buffett

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Michael Tomasky: Economic Fairness Isn’t Enough for Obama’s Game Plan

Calling for higher taxes on the rich won’t close the sale. Obama also needs to talk about economic growth.

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