President Obama Calls on Congress to Pass Buffett Rule

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1. Because it is Saturday and I can't talk via phone

to one of the aides, I emailed my repuke "senator," Rubio imploring him to support the Buffett Rule. I also used my Maine address (not a resident, but I do have a small cottage there) and wrote to Collins and Snowe with the same message. Here's what I wrote:

As a hard working American, I am thoroughly disgusted to see the division in our country. Why is it OK for the very wealthy to pay a smaller tax rate than middle class Americans? And why is it so difficult for the Republican party to understand this? Could it be that the Republicans are beholden to the large corporations, big oil, pharma, etc. instead of representing the very people who put them in office? The Buffett Rule will be coming up for a vote and I implore you to support it. If you are watching the polls, and I'm sure you are, you know that the majority of Americans want to see fairness in our taxes. It's time to get our country back on track and that can only happen with compromise.