Common Man

Mr. Dudley has been one of the leading proponents of negative real interest rates and quantitative easing, so this common-man razzing is a case of rough justice. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Recent newspaper headlines about the links between business and politics cannot augur well for a government that made the common-man the touchstone of its politics. ❋ Amit Tandon (2011)

In a bid for the common-man vote, Newt says he'd be at home watching "the national championship basketball". ❋ Unknown (2012)

Focus groups are not "scientific," representative samples of larger populations, but in this case, Hart's group does provide a few clues to the basis of Bill Clinton's rising popularity, a combination of nostalgia for the better economic times of the late 1990s and an appreciation of the former president's communication skills and "common-man connection." ❋ Mark Blumenthal (2010)

"He doesn't have that common-man connection yet," one of the women responded. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

There may be some local, common-man type celebs who would be a plus, but with all due respect to Senator Joe, he needs to not interfere. ❋ Unknown (2010)

One overnight sensation of 2008 (besides Palin) has to be Joe the Plumber, the Ohio man who confronted Obama on his tax policy and was immediately adopted by McCain, who cited his common-man views repeatedly in the final presidential debate. ❋ Unknown (2008)

So often have great ideas (and even government “initiatives”, at least I know in the UK) thwarted by too high a price hurdle such that the common-man cannot afford them. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Some might feel that its subject matter is too common-man, too anti-escape. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Underscoring the common-man theme, Mr. Bush highlighted the stories of several heroes during his presidency, and invited about 40 or so to attend his brief East Room speech. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Okay, with the bullies and the greedy up in arms against the majority because of their position and wealth, where is the common-man? ❋ Unknown (2008)

He allowed the common-man to move from one place to another. ❋ Unknown (2008)