New Populism Spurs Democrats on the Economy - New York Times

wow,. how "populist"--the idea that the rich and the super rich should like, you know, pay taxes on some of their income.

New Populism Spurs Democrats on the Economy - New York Times

"But the latest populist resurgence is deeply rooted in a view that current economic conditions are difficult and deteriorating for many people, analysts say, and it is now framing debates over tax policy, education, trade, energy and health care. Last week, Senate Democrats held hearings on proposals to raise taxes on some of the highest fliers on Wall Street, the people at the top of private equity and hedge fund firms."