Yesterday, Democratic candidates, the DCCC’s March into ‘18 organizers, and grassroots activists led a national day of action to hold vulnerable House Republicans accountable for their Tax Scam that attacks the middle class and gives cuts to big corporations and the rich. With every credible poll showing that this Republican Tax Scam is widely – and increasingly- unpopular, the backlash to the bill is growing stronger by the day.
Take a look at some of the local coverage…
- CA-10: SF Chronicle: Constituents are planning to protest Denham’s tax reform position Tuesday outside his Modesto office
- CA-21: KBAK: Analysts say the GOP tax plan will hurt lower class and working people
- CA-25: KHTS: Steve Knight’s Support Of GOP Tax Plan, Voting Record Draws Protest
- CA-25: Santa Clarita Valley News: Protestors Push Back on Knight Tax Plan Support, Voting Record
- CA-39: Daily Titan: Protesters gather outside Ed Royce’s office in opposition of GOP tax plan
- IA-03: The Valley News: Theresa Greenfield Op-Ed: Greenfield says GOP tax plan won’t work for rural Iowans
- IL-06: WMAQ: Democratic Candidates gathered in front of Peter Roskam’s office, critical of the GOP tax plan
- MI-06: com: Petitioners ask Upton to vote against GOP tax reform bill
- MI-08: WLNS: Group Protests Rep. Bishop’s Support of GOP Tax Plan
- MN-02: Star Tribune Editorial: S. Tax Reform Is Too Important To Rush
- NJ-03, NJ-11: Observer: Murphy, Democratic Congress members call GOP tax plan a ‘scam’
- NJ-11: NJ Herald: Dueling versions of federal tax reform in N.J.
- NY-22: Spectrum News: Brindisi Opposes GOP Tax Plan
- NY-22: WKTV: Brindisi Rails Against GOP Tax Plan
- NY-22: WUTR (Video): Brindisi Voices Concern with Tax Bill
- NY-22: WUTQ [Radio]: Brindisi Opposes elimination of SALT deduction
- NY-22: WIBX: Brindisi Calls on Congress to Vote No on House Tax Proposal
- NY-22: WIBX [Radio]: Brindisi Calls on Congress to Vote No on House Tax Proposal
- NY-22: Rome Sentinel: Brindisi rails against tax plan; Tenney fires back on spending
- TX-07: Channel 13: Protesters Unfurl Anti-Tax Plan Banner on Dunlavy Bridge
- TX-23: Texas Tribune: Hurd’s Democratic opponents rally against Republican tax bill
And check out some of the photos activists and candidates posted from their protests…
- CA-21: Constituents outside of Valadao’s Office
- CA-25 – Constituents outside of Knight’s Office
- CA-39 – Candidates and constituents outside of Royce’s Office
- FL-18 – Constituents protest Mast’s support of the Republican Tax Scam
- IL-06 – Multiple candidates show unity in protesting Roskam
- NE-02 – Bacon’s constituents show their opposition to his Tax Scam
- TX-23: Multiple candidates unify against Hurd’s Tax Scam
And check out some social media…
- CA-48: Harley Rouda
Californians and District 48 will be devastated by the GOP Tax Plan. @RepRohrabacher has only given out weasel word statements. Let's tell him Vote NO on the GOP Tax Plan. CALL 202-225-2415 pic.twitter.com/NMxpkYGkSx
— Harley Rouda (@HarleyRouda) November 13, 2017
- IA-01: Abby Finkenauer
Abby on Ryan/McConnell tax plan
I don't need to tell you that our current tax system isn't working for Iowa families – but this Ryan/McConnell plan takes the wrong approach. Check out my new video talking about one aspect of this plan that will hit working families hard, all to give corporations and the wealthiest a tax cut.And be sure to follow me on snapchat (Abby4Iowa) for more updates from the trail! #ia01
Posted by Abby Finkenauer for Congress on Monday, November 13, 2017
- MN-02: Angie Craig
https://www.facebook.com/AngieCraigforCongress/
- MN-03: Dean Phillips
I favor tax reform that materially benefits middle income Americans. But it’s becoming clear that many will see their taxes increase, particularly Minnesota families who benefit from the SALT deduction. https://t.co/urfqPQ2thR
— Dean Phillips (@deanbphillips) November 11, 2017
- NJ-03: Andy Kim
"The 38-minute forum ended without a question from MacArthur about state and local tax deductions, two issues of big concern to New Jersey residents."
Inexcusable for MacArthur to be silent on this issue. NJ deserves a voice!https://t.co/MBm5KithMK
— Andy Kim (@AndyKimNJ) November 13, 2017
- NY-19: Gareth Rhodes
John Faso wants to raise taxes on working families in the Hudson Valley to pay for tax cuts for millionaires.
Add your name to join Team Rhodes and repeal and replace Faso in 2018: https://t.co/WoCv2FvZC6 pic.twitter.com/6Jujt6lKQf
— Gareth Rhodes (@garethtrhodes) November 13, 2017
- NY-19: Antonio Delgado
The GOP tax plan cuts taxes for corporations and the super wealthy on the backs of working and middle class families. 80% of the cuts in this tax plan go to the top 1% of Americans.
— Antonio Delgado (@DelgadoforNY19) November 13, 2017
- PA-06: Chrissy Houalahn
As someone who has helped grow businesses and non-profits that have created good paying jobs in our community, I know that we need a simplified tax code that eases the burden on the middle-class and small businesses. Unfortunately, this #GOPTaxBill does not 1/
— Chrissy Houlahan (@HoulahanForPa) November 13, 2017
- PA-16: Christina Hartman
The Republican tax plan leaves the middle class out in the cold
It's chilly today in Lancaster — but do you know who is REALLY being left out in the cold? The middle class. The Republican tax scheme would give HUGE breaks to the super-wealthy while ending critical deductions for student debt, medical expenses, and state and local taxes.Plus, it would blow a $1.5 TRILLION hole in the federal deficit. What happened to fiscal responsibility?Join me in saying NO to this awful tax plan: https://act.myngp.com/Forms/-3007396694367138304
Posted by Christina M. Hartman on Monday, November 13, 2017