The Clinton campaign counted the number of times (40+, by their count) GOP debaters mentioned Hillary Clinton in the fourth debate, Yahoo Politics reports. Needing something about which to get excited, they jumped on this Clinton obsession and the relative infrequency with which the middle class was mentioned, arguing that means Clinton owns that issue.
Sorry, guys and gals, that notion is just spin, lipstick on the pig. The real interpretation is that GOP primary voters put defeating Clinton first, above creating more and better jobs for the middle class.
In today's political environment, giving people something to vote against is crucial, it is the main motive of many voters. Clinton is only slightly less unpopular than Barack Obama, he's anathema to a majority at this point, and so is she.
Once there is a GOP nominee, be certain that person will spend plenty of time and energy talking about helping the middle class regain its footing. The issue will not be ceded to Clinton.
