Dems see tax bill as giving them midterm advantage
Democrats are confident that they can turn the GOP’s big victory on taxes against Republicans next fall and use President Trump’s signature legislative achievement as a wedge issue to win back the House majority.
Boosted by polls that show the tax bill is unpopular and that they enjoy tail winds headed into next year’s elections, Democrats say this December’s tax win for the GOP will come back to haunt Republicans.
“The ads pretty much write themselves: Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress raided our budget to line their own pockets and the pockets of their big donors while most Americans won't see a dime of relief. Does that sound like government that's working for you?” Democratic strategist Christy Setzer said.
Republicans believe that as withholding tables change and taxpayers see their paychecks grow next year, the tax bill’s popularity will increase.
While many in the GOP acknowledge the party faces headwinds next year, they argue the tax bill will ultimately offer the party some protection.
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/366152-dems-see-tax-bill-as-giving-them-midterm-advantage
