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Hillary Clinton made it official on Sunday, and announced she is running for president in 2016.  In her announcement she stated that she wants to fight for the economic well-being of ordinary people and be there champion.

Hillary Clinton made it official on Sunday, and announced she is running for president in 2016.  In her announcement she stated that she wants to fight for the economic well-being of ordinary people and be there champion.

“Americans have fought their way back from tough economic times. But the deck is still stacked in favor of those at the top. Everyday Americans need a champion. And I want to be that champion,” Clinton said in a video released Sunday. “…So I’m hitting the road to earn your vote. Because it’s your time, and I hope that you’ll join me on this journey.”

Now that Clinton has officially joined the race for president, joining Senators Ted Cruz and Rand Paul who declared last week, more will follow in the weeks ahead.

Now as the presidential race begins to heat up will the media objectively challenge the candidates from both sides or will they fawn over one and be critical of the other.

In her announcement Clinton stated she wanted to be the champion for ordinary Americans, but will we get a full understanding what that means? What will her economic policies be one that will benefit ordinary Americans?  How will she address the growing income inequality in this country?

The media needs to challenge Republicans as well.  When Senator Rand Paul and Ted Cruz announced their candidacy for president they reiterated the theme of “taking back America,” the question which needs to be ask, what does this mean?

Far too often both Republicans and Democrats give only campaign bumper sticker talking points which appeals to their base, but are never challenged on what those statements mean, or how they will benefit ordinary Americans.

Since coming out of the recession in June of 2009, the United States has experienced the weakest recovery in the post-World War II era, and has seen the labor participation rate drop to the lowest level since 1978.

In this recovery we have seen poverty raised to record levels, more Americans on foods stamps, more Americans on disability, and the federal debt has skyrocketed to over $18 trillion dollars.

Now for the first time college student loan debt which is over $1.2 trillion dollars has surpassed consumer credit debt for the first time.

The nation faces a myriad of economic challenges, and the question will the media challenge both Democrats and Republicans on their economic policies?

Far too often the media is complacent and is only fixated on partisan culture issues that have nothing to do with the lives of ordinary Americans.

The other aspect both Democrats and Republicans need to be pressed on and have them give their vision is how they would handle the complex foreign policy challenges confronting the nation.

The time is now to challenge the aspirants who want to be president and have them articulate their economic and foreign policy vision and not just complain what the other person is doing or not doing.

This is also a time for America to wake up and get better informed on the issues and really challenge these candidates and not make an emotional decision which will have devastating consequences.

If we do not challenge both Republicans and Democrats and allow this presidential race to descend into partisan bickering we will get the president we deserve at the detriment to the country and the future of our children.

“Americans have fought their way back from tough economic times. But the deck is still stacked in favor of those at the top. Everyday Americans need a champion. And I want to be that champion,” Clinton said in a video released Sunday. “…So I’m hitting the road to earn your vote. Because it’s your time, and I hope that you’ll join me on this journey.” Now that Clinton has officially joined the race for president, joining Senators Ted Cruz and Rand Paul who declared last week, more will follow in the weeks ahead. Now as the presidential race begins to heat up will the media objectively challenge the candidates from both sides or will they fawn over one and be critical of the other. In her announcement Clinton stated she wanted to be the champion for ordinary Americans, but will we get a full understanding what that means? What will her economic policies be one that will benefit ordinary Americans?  How will she address the growing income inequality in this country? The media needs to challenge Republicans as well.  When Senator Rand Paul and Ted Cruz announced their candidacy for president they reiterated the theme of “taking back America,” the question which needs to be ask, what does this mean? Far too often both Republicans and Democrats give only campaign bumper sticker talking points which appeals to their base, but are never challenged on what those statements mean, or how they will benefit ordinary Americans. Since coming out of the recession in June of 2009, the United States has experienced the weakest recovery in the post-World War II era, and has seen the labor participation rate drop to the lowest level since 1978. In this recovery we have seen poverty raised to record levels, more Americans on foods stamps, more Americans on disability, and the federal debt has skyrocketed to over $18 trillion dollars. Now for the first time college student loan debt which is over $1.2 trillion dollars has surpassed consumer credit debt for the first time. The nation faces a myriad of economic challenges, and the question will the media challenge both Democrats and Republicans on their economic policies? Far too often the media is complacent and is only fixated on partisan culture issues that have nothing to do with the lives of ordinary Americans. The other aspect both Democrats and Republicans need to be pressed on and have them give their vision is how they would handle the complex foreign policy challenges confronting the nation. The time is now to challenge the aspirants who want to be president and have them articulate their economic and foreign policy vision and not just complain what the other person is doing or not doing. This is also a time for America to wake up and get better informed on the issues and really challenge these candidates and not make an emotional decision which will have devastating consequences. If we do not challenge both Republicans and Democrats and allow this presidential race to descend into partisan bickering we will get the president we deserve at the detriment to the country and the future of our children.