Re: Obama's economic advisers

[Doyle Saylor <doylesaylor@xxxxxxx>]

Greetings Economists,
On Jan 9, 2008, at 9:55 AM, Jim Devine wrote:

> I think that there's more to it than a horse race. In addition, the
> media don't like Edwards (because he's a "populist").

Doyle;
I agree.  Economic turmoil has captured their attention and class
based attitudes are having some impact upon them.  Their rhetoric
about change in my view is a sign of the weakening support for
neoliberalism, though Hillary, or Obama appear very little inclined to
challenge neoliberalism.  This turmoil is directly related to the war,
and sub-prime mortgage pressures building still in the economy.  They
are edging toward offering reforms to assuage the pain rising.  For
what that is worth.  Probably not much.
thanks,
Doyle Saylor