Kevin Drum — Republicans Still Hellbent on Cutting Taxes on the Rich

...the bottom line is pretty simple: This is a transparent effort to reduce taxes on the rich and increase taxes on the poor and the middle class. No matter how flowery their speech, Republicans remain hellbent on cutting taxes on the rich no matter what the consequences. Given how well the rich have done recently and how poorly the middle class is doing, this is nothing less than jaw dropping.

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Republicans Still Hellbent on Cutting Taxes on the Rich
Kevin Drum

The strategy is pretty transparent, reward the wealthy donors in the expectation of increasing contributions. Crony capitalism and corruption, pure and simple.