Good question. I think Republican policies are generally geared to people who have the ability and desire to improve their economic circumstances through their own efforts.
Im don't understand this statement at all. My dad works 50+ hours a week. How is that not trying to improve ones economic circumstance through his own efforts?
By the way, we're not on welfare or anything. My mom doesn't receive SSD. However, if we didnt have my grandparents we probably would be.
One, SSD isn't really the issue, but your wife might be eligible. This doesn't have a Republican spin.
Second, there have been tuition tax credits offered by Bush. That is a positive effect for your personal situation.