Buttigieg has criticized plans that make public college “free for even the kids of millionaires,” opening up an argument in the Democratic primary campaign over the role of government.
On this issue, @PeteButtigieg is right– the children of millionaires and billionaires should not attend Berkeley for free, but help defray the costs of students from families of lesser means. That's progressive ! https://t.co/H2LdPkS1GB
— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) December 7, 2019
The debate over free college is not just about practicalities; it's about a philosophical divide among Democrats: What role should government play in people's lives? https://t.co/CzEbUvRZOO
— NPR (@NPR) December 6, 2019