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Clinton Speaks Working Class' Language

Down-to-earth style appeals, as does struggle to keep up

By Sam Gale Rosen, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 31, 2008 11:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign has been boosted by her ability to connect with blue-collar voters, despite her not-so-blue-collar personal history, Jim Tankersley writes in the Chicago Tribune. Analysts say Clinton's focus on economic issues, her clear speeches and her own past struggles in the public... Read full story »

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