Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (AZ) defines the term “rich” and explains his fiscal views during the Saddleback Civil Forum at Saddleback Church in Long Branch, California.
Discussion Questions
- How does Sen. McCain define “rich?” Why do you think Reverend Rick Warren posed this question?
- What specific monetary value does Sen. McCain assign to his definition of rich? Why does he believe his comment about this value will be “distorted?” Was it?
- Sen. McCain includes the phrases “class warfare” and “redistribution of wealth” in his comments. What do these phrases mean, and how are they used in American politics?
- Summarize Sen. McCain’s views on taxes and spending.
- Click here for more information on the Saddleback Civil Forum. Compare Sen. McCain’s statements to Senator Barack Obama’s answer to the same question.
Keywords
Climate Change, Economy, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, Tax