Politics · October 7, 2026
Ruben Gallego, weighing a presidential run, debuts a new economic plan
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Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) has released a 32-page national economic plan titled 'Saving the Middle Class and Restoring the American Dream' while confirming he is considering a 2028 presidential bid. The proposal centers on addressing worker anxiety related to artificial intelligence and automation through new taxes on tech companies, a $20 minimum wage, and a New Deal-style public service jobs program. Gallego critiques both political parties for current economic conditions, specifically citing trade deals like NAFTA for failing to protect the working class.
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) has released a 32-page national economic plan titled 'Saving the Middle Class and Restoring the American Dream' while confirming he is considering a 2028 presidential bid. The proposal centers on addressing worker anxiety related to artificial intelligence and automation through new taxes on tech companies, a $20 minimum wage, and a New Deal-style public service jobs program. Gallego critiques both political parties for current economic conditions, specifically citing trade deals like NAFTA for failing to protect the working class.
