DES MOINES, Iowa—For months, Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton has promised a plan to bring pantsuits to every American. She made good on that claim Tuesday, unveiling a proposal that would require all Americans to own pantsuits and proposing federal subsidies to help reduce the cost of the coordinating ensembles.
The universal pantsuit plan has been a major project for Clinton since she played the role of First Lady during her husband’s stint in the White House. “It has always been my dream that every citizen have access to affordable pantsuits,” said Clinton. “Each person has a fundamental right to matching pants and jackets in cotton-wool blends."
The centerpiece of Clinton's plan is what is known as an "individual mandate," calling for everyone to own pantsuits, similar to the way most states require drivers to purchase their own auto insurance. This option would drive down costs of pantsuits while still giving Americans an opportunity to shop around for the pantsuits best for them.
With 89 million Americans currently without pantsuits, the Democratic presidential contender has staked her campaign upon creating a plan for universal pantsuit coverage. “The Senator (Clinton) feels someone needs to stand up for the average American,” said Neera Tanden, Clinton's top policy adviser. “After all, just like they do, she puts her pants on one leg at a time.”
Republican skeptics say the pantsuit plan would be too broad and would restrict personal freedom and choice, especially around the hips. Meanwhile, liberal Democrats argue it would be too financially burdensome for low-income families to purchase such large amounts of fabric, as the nation’s poor are quite obese.
The centerpiece of Clinton's plan is what is known as an "individual mandate," calling for everyone to own pantsuits, similar to the way most states require drivers to purchase their own auto insurance. This option would drive down costs of pantsuits while still giving Americans an opportunity to shop around for the pantsuits best for them.
With 89 million Americans currently without pantsuits, the Democratic presidential contender has staked her campaign upon creating a plan for universal pantsuit coverage. “The Senator (Clinton) feels someone needs to stand up for the average American,” said Neera Tanden, Clinton's top policy adviser. “After all, just like they do, she puts her pants on one leg at a time.”
Republican skeptics say the pantsuit plan would be too broad and would restrict personal freedom and choice, especially around the hips. Meanwhile, liberal Democrats argue it would be too financially burdensome for low-income families to purchase such large amounts of fabric, as the nation’s poor are quite obese.
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