To the Point
Beltway Bubble
Are wealthy DC decision-makers out of touch with the problems of ordinary Americans? Also, Greek government on the edge, and shifting explanations from Herman Cain.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenWashington, DC is now the wealthiest place in the country. Is that putting decision-makers out of touch with the problems of ordinary Americans? Is that why they've been so slow to deal effectively with the housing crisis and unemployment? Also, Papandreou's referendum call on the EU bailout has Greek government on the edge, and Herman Cain struggles to cope with claims of sexual harassment from two unnamed accusers.
Banner image: P Street NW, in Georgetown (Washington, DC). Photo by Kmf164
