| On Tax Day, Mainers are reeling from the consequences of the unpopular Big, Ugly Bill after Paul LePage supported permanent tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy over lowering costs for hardworking families.
REMINDER: Most Americans say the taxes they paid this year are “too high.” The Big Ugly reality is that the signature legislation LePage supports provides more in tax breaks to the top 1% than to the bottom 80% COMBINED, and is expected to raise taxes on the poorest 40% of Americans.
Rather than distance himself from the least popular law in modern American history, LePage and House Republicans are embracing it—despite the fact that their constituents are stuck dealing with rising gas prices, out-of-control utility costs, and massive cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs.
DCCC Spokesperson Riya Vashi:
“Paul LePage is lying to Mainers if he says this is a win for anyone other than his billionaire backers. While LePage’s billionaire donors celebrate Tax Day in DC, Maine families struggling with the cost of living crisis won’t forget this betrayal when they head to the ballot box.” |
