Analysis: Dems Seek To Tap Kansas Populism
Associated Press - Sun 08:03 PM 08/19/2012
Democrats contend the tax cuts are unfair to middle-class and poor Kansans
Kansas Democrats are trying to reclaim the state's Populist tradition and attacking conservative Republican tax-cutting policies.
They're hoping to avoid a wipeout in legislative races driven by frustration in a GOP-leaning state with Democratic President Barack Obama.
Brownback and other conservatives have positioned themselves as champions of entrepreneurs in promoting massive income tax cuts enacted this year as a boon to the state's economy.
Democrats contend the tax cuts are unfair to middle-class and poor Kansans, particularly wage earners. They're trying to make the November election a referendum on Brownback's policies, instead of Obama.
Conservatives ousted moderate Republicans from power in the state Senate in primary races after suggesting the moderates weren't ardent enough in opposing the health care law Obama championed.
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dmid-west
Sunday 19 August 2012 21:22 Report this comment
Democrats would be willing to morph into anything (populist), just to promote more of their demonic socialist ideas.
BobBowser
Sunday 19 August 2012 22:52 Report this comment
As a middle-class wage earner, I seem to have missed something. I thought if my employer MADE more money or paid LESS in operating expenses INCLUDING taxes, he might be able to pay me MORE. Is that too far-fetched for the leftwing liberal to comprehend? As an employee, i figure if my company makes more, that's good for ME. I apologize if I'm wrong... AND if I'm wrong, then STICK IT TO THE MAN! but first please PROVE me wrong.
IamMe
Monday 20 August 2012 05:29 Report this comment
Get a raise yet Bob? Get alot of raises with these Bush tax cuts that has been in place for years?
jbaugh
Monday 20 August 2012 11:42 Report this comment
I am a professional and my wages have decreased over the last 10 years because money is less available. The Bush tax cuts for the wealthy did nothing for the mid class and poor and continuing tax cuts is insane. Big businesses have become more greedy and have more rights than they have ever had. This country is going backwards and hurting mid class and poor. Republicans...wake up!!
SalinaSenior
Monday 20 August 2012 12:01 Report this comment
Before throwing around the words socialist, you should know what it means. Otherwise, you look like an idiot to people who actually fought against it.