"With an increase of the millionaire's tax and a significant increase in the minimum wage, this budget takes strong steps to address income inequality, " said Michael Kink of the Strong Economy for All coalition of progressive groups.
But the market and social forces widening the inequality gap have been so strong, though, that after-tax inequality by CBO's measure still is higher than at any time in the past 30 years.
He was in favour of talking to Sinn Fein and the IRA. He was a strong supporter of the recognition of gay rights and measures to address inequality faced by women and ethnic minorities.