Republicans Reconsider Tax Cuts for the Wealthy

“Republicans are discussing an idea that has long been anathema within the party: a tax hike on the wealthy,” NBC News reports.

“In a twist, members of the GOP are debating whether to allow tax rates to go up on top earners when major parts of the 2017 tax law expire at the end of this year as part of a massive bill to pass President Donald Trump’s agenda.”

Said Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND): “It’s just so fun to be a Republican these days, just to watch the transformation, where suddenly people are going — when you think about it, why do we worry so much about that?”

He added: “So whether it’s allowing them to go up a little bit or even lowering some of the other stuff more — there’s a populism growing in the party, even among those of us with powdered wigs.”