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This campaign, why isn't poverty an issue?

Posted by Guest Blog by Rich Stearns, president of World Vision U.S. on October 4, 2012

As the general election rapidly approaches, Rich Stearns, president of World Vision U.S., poses a challenge to both presidential candidates: Make the poor a priority.

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This year, amid the presidential campaigns, we’ve heard a lot about the middle class. We’re told that such-and-such a policy was designed to appeal to middle-class voters. Another policy will strengthen the middle class.

But there’s one issue I’ve missed hearing from both candidates’ campaigns: I haven’t heard a word about what they propose to do for those who suffer from poverty — here in the United States or around the world.

To continue reading:
http://blog.worldvision.org/advocacy/this-campaign-why-isnt-poverty-an-issue/

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