The average American doesn’t have the faintest idea what Fannie or Freddie is. Sounds like cartoon characters. If this debate turns into wonkishness, Obama wins.
anyone who has owned real estate, worked for a mortgage corporation, financial institution ever applied or related to someone applying for a loan has heard of Fannie mae and Freddie Mac.
I worked for a S&L in the 70’s I’ve known of these institutions 99.9% of my adult life.