Sen. Obama’s Definition of “Rich”

This video originally aired on Saturday, August 16, 2008.

About This Video

Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (IL) defines the term “rich” and explains his fiscal views during the Saddleback Civil Forum at Saddleback Church in Long Branch, California.

Discussion Questions

  1. Why does Sen. Obama reference, “book sales of 25 million,” in the beginning of his answer to Reverend Rick Warren’s question?
  2. How does Sen. Obama define “rich?” What specific monetary value does his assign to this definition?
  3. Explain Sen. Obama’s tax plan. Do you agree with his plan? Why or why not?
  4. Sen. Obama mentions the terms “loopholes” and “special interest.” What do these terms mean?
  5. Click here for more information on the Saddleback Civil Forum. Compare Sen. Obama’s statements to Senator John McCain’s answer to the same question.

Keywords

Climate Change, Economy, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, Tax

Related Subjects/Topics

  • Campaigns and Elections
  • Economics
  • Political Participation

Speakers

  • Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL)