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In reply to the discussion: Sanders Endorses Small Tax Hike On All To Fund Family Leave [View all]red dog 1
(27,997 posts)You mean, "No, it's not going to hurt him to advocate a tax increase on the middle class"??
I disagree.....that WILL hurt him.
As ram2008, (the person you replied to) said:
"advocating any form of tax increase for the middle class, even if it's minuscule and for good cause is a no-go with the electorate."
It's not about the U.S. being the only developed nation in the world that doesn't provide paid sick leave; it's about who should pay more in taxes to pay for paid sick leave.
Bernie also wants college tuition to be free, for those who can't afford it
I think he said on the debate the other night that a tax on the wealthy would pay for that.
Why can't a tax on the wealthy pay for sick leave as well?
Bernie should make it simple:.."I would increase taxes only on millionaires & billionaires.
Bernie should say clearly: "No new taxes on the middle class or the poor."
I'm a Bernie Sanders supporter myself; and I want him to win the presidency.
But, IMO, to advocate a tax hike for ALL in order to fund paid leave or anything else will lose him millions of votes.