Republicans Set to Hold Up Middle Class Tax Cuts...and they're still in position to win?

Am I dreaming? It appears the Democrats have a PLAN...an offensive action against the Republicans in the run-up to the midterms. It's a good one. According to the WSJ:

So Democrats already are planning to turn the issue into a campaign theme—by blaming Republicans if the legislation fails. The looming battle over taxes and spending is likely to be a dominant one in Washington, stretching into next year, as the government begins to address chronic budget deficits.

"The Senate will move first, and it will be a test to see whether Republicans filibuster" to block the bill in a bid to also win tax cuts for higher earners, said Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, head of the House Democrats' re-election effort.

"If you can't get it out of the Senate, then you take it to the election," Mr. Van Hollen said in a recent interview. "You say to the American people that Republicans want to continue to hold middle-class tax relief hostage for an extension of tax breaks for [the well-to-do]. That will be the debate."

A battle royale. After checking out the chart above, you'll notice only a slight increases in taxes under a million. The GOBP is willing to defend that?

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