Election Day beckons and free-lunch promises abound — for now

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It’s September. The countdown to the November elections is getting louder. Both sides know the remaining swing voters they need to win will not be persuaded by platitudes. Sure, everyone wants to make America great, and who could be opposed to a stronger, more prosperous middle class? But it’s time for retail politics: What will you do for me? Just me? And it has to be free!

Like usual, the candidates are responding. Just don’t be surprised, in four years or 20, when that changes.

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