The New York Post columnist
John Crudele shared his reasons why the tax reform package,
just passed and signed into law by the President, remains so unpopular. For
perspective, he references the popularity of the previous tax cuts by Reagan,
Bush, and their extensions under Obama.
John Crudele shared his reasons why the tax reform package,
just passed and signed into law by the President, remains so unpopular. For
perspective, he references the popularity of the previous tax cuts by Reagan,
Bush, and their extensions under Obama.
And yet, they enjoy a mere 32%
approval rating, while widespread disapproval still lingers. Why the misplaced
anger about Trump’s tax reform package? For the record, Crudele opposed the cuts because of
deficits and national debt. That argument doesn’t concern me. Larry Kudlow
concluded that the cuts will spur economic growth and tax revenue and cover the
deficit.
approval rating, while widespread disapproval still lingers. Why the misplaced
anger about Trump’s tax reform package? For the record, Crudele opposed the cuts because of
deficits and national debt. That argument doesn’t concern me. Larry Kudlow
concluded that the cuts will spur economic growth and tax revenue and cover the
deficit.
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But why the misplaced anger from the
public? Crudele argues that the polling may be wrong. That’s possible.
Clinton’s high favorable did not favor her on Election Day. CNN’s polling about
the 2018 Elections oversampled Democrats. Gallup just listed Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton as
the most admired people in America—again. Has the polling on tax reform
targeted a specific state, or were the respondents selected throughout the
country?
warfare argument: “The rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting the
shaft!” This narrative is working—somewhat, even though liberal think-tanks and
the mainstream media have grudgingly affirmed that 80% of Americans will get a
tax cut. A large number of wealthy people will benefit, too, but that's because
"the rich" are paying most of the taxes to begin with. Wealthy people
own corporations, and they will benefit from a lower corporate tax rate.
There’s one more reason for such low polling on tax reform: corporations
are giving bonuses to their workers. Such generosity does not fit the Bernie
Sanders’ “greedy corporations” narrative.
What about the Anti-Trump animus in
the media? That makes more sense, considering that Obama has gotten away with
taking credit for the strong economy, albeit for very little. The media had a
quiet disdain for Reagan, and they benignly mocked George W. Bush. The press’
relentless vitriol is still having an effect.
the media? That makes more sense, considering that Obama has gotten away with
taking credit for the strong economy, albeit for very little. The media had a
quiet disdain for Reagan, and they benignly mocked George W. Bush. The press’
relentless vitriol is still having an effect.
Crudele offers another interesting
insight, which makes sense: cynicism: “Maybe we’ve gotten to the point where
nothing that Washington does is right.” Everything in and around Washington DC
is polling badly. They didn’t get anything substantially good done for American
workers during the Obama Administration, and the electorate is still jaded.
insight, which makes sense: cynicism: “Maybe we’ve gotten to the point where
nothing that Washington does is right.” Everything in and around Washington DC
is polling badly. They didn’t get anything substantially good done for American
workers during the Obama Administration, and the electorate is still jaded.
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David Harsanyi of The National Review reported the
same global dissatisfaction with politicians in general and its correlation
with tax reform’s unpopularity.
same global dissatisfaction with politicians in general and its correlation
with tax reform’s unpopularity.
However, Harsani pivoted to chiding
the Democrats’ misplaced hopes for victory in 2018 by campaigning against the
Tax Reform law it will lead to victory in 2018. Democrats think they can attack
the bill the same way Republicans campaigned against Obamacare in 2010.
Harsanyi wisely comments: “However — apologies to House Minority Leader Nancy
Pelosi — they can be somewhat content knowing that voters will probably like it
once they find out what’s in it.” Democrats advertised Obamacare with
hollow promises. Voters lost their health insurance, money, and faith in
Democrats. Voters will like the Republican tax cuts. Do Democrats think that
attacking take-homes savings will help them? Their elitist, self-defeating
arrogance stands out again. Liberals scoff at saving $2,000, but that's big
money for family budgets ravaged by eight years of Obamanomics.
the Democrats’ misplaced hopes for victory in 2018 by campaigning against the
Tax Reform law it will lead to victory in 2018. Democrats think they can attack
the bill the same way Republicans campaigned against Obamacare in 2010.
Harsanyi wisely comments: “However — apologies to House Minority Leader Nancy
Pelosi — they can be somewhat content knowing that voters will probably like it
once they find out what’s in it.” Democrats advertised Obamacare with
hollow promises. Voters lost their health insurance, money, and faith in
Democrats. Voters will like the Republican tax cuts. Do Democrats think that
attacking take-homes savings will help them? Their elitist, self-defeating
arrogance stands out again. Liberals scoff at saving $2,000, but that's big
money for family budgets ravaged by eight years of Obamanomics.
Harsanyi also calls out the militant
negative bias in the press, which directly targets President Trump and
everything he accomplishes, while the press fawned over Obama and promoted
Obamacare up to its passage in March 2010. However, unlike the Democratic House
majority in 2010, Republicans did not hide the contents of their tax reform
package. Another strike against Democrats’ anti-tax cut strategy.
negative bias in the press, which directly targets President Trump and
everything he accomplishes, while the press fawned over Obama and promoted
Obamacare up to its passage in March 2010. However, unlike the Democratic House
majority in 2010, Republicans did not hide the contents of their tax reform
package. Another strike against Democrats’ anti-tax cut strategy.
Unlike Crudele, Harsanyi brings up
the repeal of the individual mandate, which “gives millions a choice”, while Democrats’ signature
legislation took their choices away. Republicans also increased the child
income tax credit, something good for a targeted voter demographic: single
mothers. U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) pointed out this particular part of tax
reform upon passage.
the repeal of the individual mandate, which “gives millions a choice”, while Democrats’ signature
legislation took their choices away. Republicans also increased the child
income tax credit, something good for a targeted voter demographic: single
mothers. U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) pointed out this particular part of tax
reform upon passage.
Democratic hopes for the mid-term
elections are misplaced on attacking tax reform. Voters will find little to
hate about Republicans’ signature achievement in 2017. Small businesses and
major corporate firms are already relocating and investing in the United
States, creating jobs and opportunity. The Democrats already lied to stay in
power in 2010, even while healthcare died under Obamacare’s massive, justified
unpopularity with American voters. In 2018, their latest litany of lying about
the tax reform package will doom their chances of retaking the House in
Election 2018.
elections are misplaced on attacking tax reform. Voters will find little to
hate about Republicans’ signature achievement in 2017. Small businesses and
major corporate firms are already relocating and investing in the United
States, creating jobs and opportunity. The Democrats already lied to stay in
power in 2010, even while healthcare died under Obamacare’s massive, justified
unpopularity with American voters. In 2018, their latest litany of lying about
the tax reform package will doom their chances of retaking the House in
Election 2018.
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Granted, the Republican majority
will likely lose seats. They lost seats last year, and there is enough
Indivisible/La Raza/Progressive PAC hustle in Democratic-leaning House seats
with Republicans representing them in swing states. But remember that Democrats under-performed in 2016, failing to take back the House, and even then Trump had
high unfavorables. Those bad polling numbers didn’t hurt enough Republicans to
benefit Democratic challengers.
will likely lose seats. They lost seats last year, and there is enough
Indivisible/La Raza/Progressive PAC hustle in Democratic-leaning House seats
with Republicans representing them in swing states. But remember that Democrats under-performed in 2016, failing to take back the House, and even then Trump had
high unfavorables. Those bad polling numbers didn’t hurt enough Republicans to
benefit Democratic challengers.
Despite the multi-pronged onslaught
against the Republican legislative victory, the relentlessly negative press had
to admit that their tax reform will benefit all Americans, not just "the
rich". No one should be surprised, though. The income tax rates were
lowered for many taxpayers. Even high tax states—whose residents depended on
the SALT deductions—will not see an increase in taxes. McConnell and Co.'s
decision to add repeal of Obamacare's individual mandate likely sweetened the
deal for many wayward Republicans facing tough headwinds going into Election
2018. It also made the whole package better for the American people, striking
another blow at the Democrats’ failed legacy with their legislative
“achievement” under the Obama Administration.
against the Republican legislative victory, the relentlessly negative press had
to admit that their tax reform will benefit all Americans, not just "the
rich". No one should be surprised, though. The income tax rates were
lowered for many taxpayers. Even high tax states—whose residents depended on
the SALT deductions—will not see an increase in taxes. McConnell and Co.'s
decision to add repeal of Obamacare's individual mandate likely sweetened the
deal for many wayward Republicans facing tough headwinds going into Election
2018. It also made the whole package better for the American people, striking
another blow at the Democrats’ failed legacy with their legislative
“achievement” under the Obama Administration.
Sadly, the corrupt media’s influence
is still pervasive and persuasive enough to cast a negative light on a
signature achievement. Following the success of the tax cuts, the misplaced anger
will soon abate. As for the Democrats, their misplaced hope in retaking
Congress on American prosperity will blow up in their faces next November.
is still pervasive and persuasive enough to cast a negative light on a
signature achievement. Following the success of the tax cuts, the misplaced anger
will soon abate. As for the Democrats, their misplaced hope in retaking
Congress on American prosperity will blow up in their faces next November.