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We’ve seen stimulus package after stimulus package, yet the economic doom and gloom continues. Although Wall Street recently saw a week-long rally, reality is setting in as the Obama administration continues to set the course toward socialism in America.
Tax increases are a breath away unless Americans stand up and speak out and reformers with the political willpower to make a difference offer up solutions we can all support. The Reagan way is tax cuts, and it’s a proven economic stimulus that doesn’t leave several generations of Americans burdened with debt they didn’t create.
A record number of voters agree that tax cuts would help spur economic growth. A Rasmussen Reports poll released March 26 finds 63 percent of all voters now say tax cuts will help America’s economy. That’s an increase from the 56 percent measured in February and the highest number since Rasmussen began tracking the question in the mid-1990s. Among unaffiliated voters, the number is even higher – 68 percent.
The Rasmussen poll also finds 51 percent of voters believe increasing taxes hurts the economy, the highest number since early January. Yet President Barack Obama is doing little to assuage fears his tax hikes will hurt the economy.
The Rasmussen poll also finds 52 percent of voters think they already pay their “fair share” of taxes, and more voters prefer a candidate who opposes all tax increases (43 percent) than one who only wants to raise taxes on the rich (42 percent.) Last month, voters preferred the “tax-the-rich” candidate by a 44 percent to 40 percent margin. Now, we are seeing the tide turn.
While Obama promised to raise taxes only on families whose combined income was more than $250,000 a year, as well as a tax cut for “95 percent of working families,” Americans are skeptical. Sixty-six percent of voters think Obama will raise taxes on families making less than $250,000 a year.
More tax hikes could indeed spur a revolt, even as Americans organize more than 1,000 TEA parties across the nation on April 15. If you want to take your country back from non-representing representatives who are gearing up to add hidden taxes through energy use even while they raise income taxes in broad daylight, visit The Voice magazine’s TEA party page to learn about ways to get involved.
Tax increases are a breath away unless Americans stand up and speak out and reformers with the political willpower to make a difference offer up solutions we can all support. The Reagan way is tax cuts, and it’s a proven economic stimulus that doesn’t leave several generations of Americans burdened with debt they didn’t create.
A record number of voters agree that tax cuts would help spur economic growth. A Rasmussen Reports poll released March 26 finds 63 percent of all voters now say tax cuts will help America’s economy. That’s an increase from the 56 percent measured in February and the highest number since Rasmussen began tracking the question in the mid-1990s. Among unaffiliated voters, the number is even higher – 68 percent.
The Rasmussen poll also finds 51 percent of voters believe increasing taxes hurts the economy, the highest number since early January. Yet President Barack Obama is doing little to assuage fears his tax hikes will hurt the economy.
The Rasmussen poll also finds 52 percent of voters think they already pay their “fair share” of taxes, and more voters prefer a candidate who opposes all tax increases (43 percent) than one who only wants to raise taxes on the rich (42 percent.) Last month, voters preferred the “tax-the-rich” candidate by a 44 percent to 40 percent margin. Now, we are seeing the tide turn.
While Obama promised to raise taxes only on families whose combined income was more than $250,000 a year, as well as a tax cut for “95 percent of working families,” Americans are skeptical. Sixty-six percent of voters think Obama will raise taxes on families making less than $250,000 a year.
More tax hikes could indeed spur a revolt, even as Americans organize more than 1,000 TEA parties across the nation on April 15. If you want to take your country back from non-representing representatives who are gearing up to add hidden taxes through energy use even while they raise income taxes in broad daylight, visit The Voice magazine’s TEA party page to learn about ways to get involved.
Jennifer LeClaire is the editor of The Voice magazine and author of "Doubtless: Faith that Overcomes the World." You can also visit her online at www.jenniferleclaire.org.
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