Romney's comments came an interview broadcast Friday on ABC's "Good Morning America."
"No one can say my plan is going to raise taxes on middle-income people, because principle number one is (to) keep the burden down on middle-income taxpayers," Romney told host George Stephanopoulos.
"No, middle income is $200,000 to $250,000 and less," Romney responded.
His campaign later clarified that Romney was referencing household income, not individual income.
The Census Bureau reported this week that the median household income — the midpoint for the nation — is just over $50,000.
Most independent analysis says that Romney's tax plan would reduce the tax burden for the wealthiest 5% of Americans, but increase it for everyone else.
Romney's solution is simple: Just redefine what constitutes middle income.
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The Democrats used similar figures in 2008 and the subsequent budget fights. That's where tax paying small business owners often fall and now that Obama's thrown them under the bus, he and his media cronies don't need them anymore.
bcspace wrote:The Democrats used similar figures in 2008 and the subsequent budget fights. That's where tax paying small business owners often fall and now that Obama's thrown them under the bus, he and his media cronies don't need them anymore.
As krose has already explained, small businesses have enjoyed tax cuts 18 times under Obama, and taxes don't hinder small businesses from hiring more people anyway. You're just repeating a tired talking point/myth that no one on your side ever takes the time to verify.