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Two Americas
Two Americas is a catch phrase referring to social stratification in American society, made famous in a speech by former U.S. Senator and former presidential candidate John Edwards, originally referring to haves and have-nots.〔(Edwards brings 'two Americas' to center stage ) (USA TODAY)〕 The speech has since become popular and inspired many parodies and similar metaphors.
==Background==
Although not necessarily the most prominent issue for other candidates in the seasons in which he campaigned for president, poverty has typically been a mainstay of liberal politics and a major focus for Edwards' campaign efforts.〔(Two Americas: One Rich, One Poor? Understanding Income Inequality in the United States ) (Heritage Foundation)〕 Edwards has since expanded the metaphor further, for instance in a guest blog entry in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina:〔http://www.tpmcafe.com/story/2005/9/2/14749/71454〕
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