Middle Class Candidate

As the battle for the White House heats up, one thing is certain - both parties are trying to connect with the middle class. So, which of the candidates truly feels the needs and pains of the middle class?

Last Friday Sarah Palin released her tax returns and personal financial disclosure report. The Palin Family, Sarah and Todd, had a combined adjusted gross income of $166,000 in 2007, and $128,000 in 2006.

Interestingly, according to tax documents, John McCain paid more for household help last year—$270,000—than his running mate and her husband earned.

Barack and Michelle Obama reported income of $4.2 million in 2007.

The Biden Family reported $320,000 in adjusted gross income last year.

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