Republicans are now promising to raise taxes on poor and middle class, while keeping Norquist Pledge

Funny thing, I thought Republicans were against raising taxes. If the GOP can make some end run excuse, and fabricate an upside down reason why a tax increase isn't one, think what they might be able to do when they target something you like. Think about it.



Ezra Klein gives one really good example here, where Orin Hatch allows a tax increase for the middle class in the Tax Hike Prevention Act: