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Barack Obama shares a 50% similarity with your beliefs on Taxes and Budget
I am neutral on an increase in taxes for the wealthiest Americans
"We are told that the market will correct all of our problems. And that there is no problem that cannot be solved by another tax break that the wealthy didn't need, and half the time didn't ask for. We have tried that way for the last six years -- we are ready to try something new."
Q: Do you agree that the rich aren't paying their fair share of taxes? A: There's no doubt that the tax system has been skewed. And the Bush tax cuts--people didn't need them, and they weren't even asking for them, and that's why they need to be less, so that we can pay for universal health care and other initiatives. But I think this goes to a broader question, and that is, are we willing to make the investments in genuine equal opportunity in this country? People aren't looking for charity. We talk about welfare and we talk about poverty, but what people really want is fairness. They want people paying their fair share of taxes. They want that money allocated fairly. One of the distressing things about Katrina was the fact that we have not made systematic investments. And the only way we're going to make it is by making sure that those of us who are fortunate enough to have the money actually make a contribution.
2007 Democratic Primary Debate at Howard University Jun 28, 2007
I am neutral on tax cuts for middle-class families
Obama has proposed tax cuts for middle-income families and retirees, a $50-billion economic stimulus package, a higher minimum wage and expanded unemployment benefits, along with help for homeowners facing foreclosure.
"I'll provide struggling homeowners relief by offering a tax credit to low- and middle-income Americans that would cover ten percent of their mortgage interest payment every year."
Proposed $80 billion in tax cuts for middle class alone.