And let’s be clear. It’s not as if America hasn’t been successful economically these past years. But the measure of success doesn’t relate what’s happening in households across our country, because, while productivity and corporate
profits are up, the fruits of that success just hasn’t reached many of our families. It’s like trickle-down economics, but without the trickle. As a result, the gap between those who are enjoying the fruits of the modern economy and those
who aren’t is growing wider.