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The strategy behind Hillary Clinton's college tuition plan
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Aug 10, 2015
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The strategy behind Hillary Clinton's college tuition plan
Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton will be in New Hampshire today to announce a proposal for roughly $175 billion in federal grants to help undergraduates pay tuition at public colleges.
Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton speaks at a Hillary For America discussion on Thursday, July 23, 2015 in Columbia, S.C.
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Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton will be in New Hampshire today to announce a proposal for roughly $175 billion in federal grants to help undergraduates pay tuition at public colleges.

Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton will be in New Hampshire today to announce a proposal for roughly $175 billion in federal grants to help undergraduates pay tuition at public colleges.

As a campaign move, it may have broad appeal, considering Americans currently carry $1.2 trillion in student loan debt.

Political journalist

joins Take Two to discuss the political strategy behind these kinds of announcements.

To hear the full interview, click the link above.