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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Report: Bernie Sanders proposes $15T in tax increases, hitting most taxpayers . [View all]oasis
(49,379 posts)33. I'm not opposed to higher taxes, but I have only one vote.
Bernie's got a hard sell ahead of him.
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Report: Bernie Sanders proposes $15T in tax increases, hitting most taxpayers . [View all]
JaneyVee
Mar 2016
OP
No mention on savings on healthcare. But the word "tax" is an effective boogeyman.
drokhole
Mar 2016
#4
The ONLY tax that middle class Americans will see an increase in is for healthcare.
jillan
Mar 2016
#22
Oh Janey - I have provided you with the response to that letter already from other economists that
jillan
Mar 2016
#40
If nothing else, he might be able to defuse some of the distortions about single payer
Armstead
Mar 2016
#36
Doesn't the middle class make out better in this deal net wise factoring in healthcare, college, etc
EndElectoral
Mar 2016
#18
With me it is getting rid of the insurance companies. I care for someone that has complex
jillan
Mar 2016
#24
Everyone's Health Care Premiums will go to ZERO, more than making up for any tax increase. n/t
yodermon
Mar 2016
#31
It's a recipe for failure. (ie: Super-majorities in both houses of Congress.)
NurseJackie
Mar 2016
#80
Only if we eventually change to single payer, reducing our medical insurance payments accordingly.
raging moderate
Mar 2016
#53
But they would get so much more in return by way of free college tuition and free healthcare...
Jitter65
Mar 2016
#67
The funniest part about these threads is Democrats pretending to not understand anything about taxes
Nanjeanne
Mar 2016
#68
My working stiff taxes will go up $100. My healthcare costs will go down by $15,000
Doctor_J
Mar 2016
#71
I seem to remember the last presidential candidate that ran on raising taxes
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Mar 2016
#86