Who will speak for the poor during the 2012 election?

With all the focus on the middle class this 2012 election, politicians have failed to address the poor and how the well-being of the lowest class. We all heard Mitt Romney's infamous statement, "I'm not concerned about the very poor," Of course, he only was made this statement because he was trying to keep focus on the , but middle class and improving the economy, but it does show how little attention has been paid to the poor throughout this election.

One could argue that the middle class needs to be the focus of the election, due to the economic crisis we're in and that effects them the most. I agree with that, but the the statistics are still alarming that there are tens of millions of Americans living without basic needs, which seems to be ignored by politicians. The serious deprivations are mainly among children, who are obviously not to blame. Today's children are who will be shaping our future though. Serious attention, education, and resources need to be provided to these destitute children and Americans we fail to address. 

Addressing the middle class will most likely help reduce poverty also. One of the best solutions to poverty is an established and good economy. The best way to improve the lives of the poor is jobs and working, which can only be achieved through education, health, and the infrastructure of economic and social life. In addition to improved employment, we need to focus on keeping kids in school and not giving up.

How will the candidates plan to address the issue of poverty in America? 

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