"The liberals are saying they want to help the American middle class," he said.

Another factor is the growing gap in American economic classes.

A large and powerful man who is a descendent of the American working class.

Education is a major key in becoming a more privileged member of the American middle class.

The American middle class is just plain tired and worn out.

A new American class has emerged, beyond gender, social standing or race.

The American middle class is still feeling these effects today, in 2011.

Ironically, their way to control spending is to cut the same programs and services that helped create the American middle class.

Will we strengthen the American middle class and help business thrive again?

The American middle class may represent a point of view more than an income range.