Republican: my donors told me pass the tax bill “or don’t ever call me again”

[nat4900]

The House Republican tax overhaul has already made a lot of enemies.

Moderate Republicans from New York and New Jersey worry their constituents would lose big if they can no longer deduct their state and local taxes from their federal tax bill — one of the key ways Republicans are hoping to pay for the corporate tax cut at the center of the plan. Outside groups on the right, like Club for Growth, also object to the bill, saying that taxes for millionaires should be cut even more. Outside estimates project that millions of middle-class Americans could end up paying higher taxes.

Yet the bill is still expected to pass the House.

Why? Consider this comment from Rep. Chris Collins (R-NY), one of those New York Republicans who theoretically might be upset that his constituents would be expected to lose under the GOP bill.

.@RepChrisCollins (R-NY) on tax reform: "My donors are basically saying, 'Get it done or don’t ever call me again.'"
8:16 AM - Nov 7, 2017

The Republican donor class — i.e., corporate and wealthy America — expects Republican lawmakers to pass a Republican tax bill. It’s as simple as that.

We know donor pressure is a big reason that Republicans kept trying to repeal Obamacare. But they still failed. Tax reform is their next — and maybe last — chance to deliver a big legislative victory. Republicans know it.

“We haven’t repealed Obamacare, so if we don’t get tax reform done, we are in trouble,” Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) said back in September. “We might as well flip up our tent and go home.”

House Republican: my donors told me to pass the tax bill "or don’t ever call me again"

 

[nat4900]

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) told reporters that a failure to pass tax reform would fracture the Republican Party and lead to more far-right wing primary challengers. “The financial contributions will stop,” he added.

It isn’t often that politicians admit that their failure to pass legislation will impact their ability to collect money for their campaigns. They usually try to avoid an appearance that campaign contributions are linked to specific legislation.

Lawmakers aren’t the only ones talking about the connection between legislation and campaign money. Conservative donors and those running the political groups that help elect Republicans have issued similar dire warnings.

“(Donors) would be mortified if we didn’t live up to what we’ve committed to on tax reform,” Steven Law, the head of Senate Leadership Fund, a super PAC affiliated with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), told the New York Post.

Those big donors are already trying to push the tax cut legislation across the finish line by spending tens of millions of dollars on political advertising. Nonprofit groups that do not disclose their donors, like 45Committee, American Action Network, America First, Americans for Prosperity, and Freedom Partners, plan to spend at least $43 million on a campaign to pressure specific members of Congress to pass the bill, according to the The Wall Street Journal.

45Committee was founded by Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire casino oligarch, and Joe Ricketts, the billionaire owner of the Chicago Cubs who recently shuttered multiple news organizations he ran after the workers voted to unionize.

Billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch run Americans for Prosperity and Freedom Partners, which are funded by a network of multi-millionaires and billionaires from across the country. American Action Network’s board of directors includes lobbyists and strategic advisers to lobbying firms hired to influence the tax legislation.

Republicans Admit That CEOs And Donors Really Need The Tax Cut Bill To Pass -- Or Else | HuffPost

 

[Norman]

More butthurt about the fact that workers get to keep more of their money. It's the nightmare for the leftists, I understand.

 

[nat4900]

In the hours before the bill passed, Doug Deason, a Texas financier and major Republican donor, said he agreed with Graham’s assessment.

“It’s just disappointing when you help put people in office and they don’t do anything,” he said in an interview with Fortune Friday evening. Deason had been open about the fact that he was withholding his checkbook from incumbent Republican Senators unless they passed tax reform, with the exception of Ted Cruz. ” If they get this done especially if it has the repeal mandate on [the Affordable Care Act] then yeah we’ll be very supportive of incumbent senators. ”

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[Pete7469]

Of course there are no democrooks taking donations from corporations so that regulations favor them right?

 

[Thinker101]

The House Republican tax overhaul has already made a lot of enemies.

Moderate Republicans from New York and New Jersey worry their constituents would lose big if they can no longer deduct their state and local taxes from their federal tax bill — one of the key ways Republicans are hoping to pay for the corporate tax cut at the center of the plan. Outside groups on the right, like Club for Growth, also object to the bill, saying that taxes for millionaires should be cut even more. Outside estimates project that millions of middle-class Americans could end up paying higher taxes.

Yet the bill is still expected to pass the House.

Why? Consider this comment from Rep. Chris Collins (R-NY), one of those New York Republicans who theoretically might be upset that his constituents would be expected to lose under the GOP bill.

.@RepChrisCollins (R-NY) on tax reform: "My donors are basically saying, 'Get it done or don’t ever call me again.'"
8:16 AM - Nov 7, 2017

The Republican donor class — i.e., corporate and wealthy America — expects Republican lawmakers to pass a Republican tax bill. It’s as simple as that.

We know donor pressure is a big reason that Republicans kept trying to repeal Obamacare. But they still failed. Tax reform is their next — and maybe last — chance to deliver a big legislative victory. Republicans know it.

“We haven’t repealed Obamacare, so if we don’t get tax reform done, we are in trouble,” Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) said back in September. “We might as well flip up our tent and go home.”

House Republican: my donors told me to pass the tax bill "or don’t ever call me again"

And a week later you're still pissing and moaning.

 

[nat4900]

According to the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center (TPC), 80 percent of the bill's benefits will go to the top one percent by 2027.

And while many Americans will see their taxes decline next year, the benefits will be paltry compared to those reaped by the wealthy.

In an analysis published Monday, TPC found that in 2018, Americans earning less than $25,000 a year will see an average tax cut of $60, while those earning more than $733,000 will see a cut of $51,140.

'Government for Sale': In Dead of Night, Senate GOP Passes Tax Bill Only Their Donors Can Love

 

[nat4900]

Of course there are no democrooks taking donations from corporations so that regulations favor them right?

never stated THAT........Try to stay focus on THIS royal screwing.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

You really think that republicans care about New York and California voters?



If the coast has a problem they can take it up with their vampire legislatures.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

According to the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center (TPC), 80 percent of the bill's benefits will go to the top one percent by 2027.

And while many Americans will see their taxes decline next year, the benefits will be paltry compared to those reaped by the wealthy.

In an analysis published Monday, TPC found that in 2018, Americans earning less than $25,000 a year will see an average tax cut of $60, while those earning more than $733,000 will see a cut of $51,140.

'Government for Sale': In Dead of Night, Senate GOP Passes Tax Bill Only Their Donors Can Love

Again, although it's doubtful that you will ever understand. Those who pay taxes get a tax cut. The more taxes they pay the bigger the cut. The less taxes they pay, the smaller the cut. Those who pay no taxes will see no tax cut at all.

 

[nat4900]

Again, although it's doubtful that you will ever understand. Those who pay taxes get a tax cut. The more taxes they pay the bigger the cut. The less taxes they pay, the smaller the cut. Those who pay no taxes will see no tax cut at all.

.........and the reason for having to borrow $1.5 TRILLION was triggered because..............................................Go on, answer that???

 

[nat4900]

You really think that republicans care about New York and California voters?

probably not.....since you morons don;t care about the number of popular votes....The electoral college and gerrymandering are the only reasons you're currently in power..............But, "thanks" for the honest admission that you morons don't give a fuck about the most industrious states.......somewhat reminiscent of how southern states looked at the situation prior to the Civil War.....and it worked out "wonderfully" for them, didn't it?

 

[Avatar4321]

Why would we, the American people, keep giving these guys money to be elected if they don’t do what we want them to do?

 

[OKTexas]

The House Republican tax overhaul has already made a lot of enemies.

Moderate Republicans from New York and New Jersey worry their constituents would lose big if they can no longer deduct their state and local taxes from their federal tax bill — one of the key ways Republicans are hoping to pay for the corporate tax cut at the center of the plan. Outside groups on the right, like Club for Growth, also object to the bill, saying that taxes for millionaires should be cut even more. Outside estimates project that millions of middle-class Americans could end up paying higher taxes.

Yet the bill is still expected to pass the House.

Why? Consider this comment from Rep. Chris Collins (R-NY), one of those New York Republicans who theoretically might be upset that his constituents would be expected to lose under the GOP bill.

.@RepChrisCollins (R-NY) on tax reform: "My donors are basically saying, 'Get it done or don’t ever call me again.'"
8:16 AM - Nov 7, 2017

The Republican donor class — i.e., corporate and wealthy America — expects Republican lawmakers to pass a Republican tax bill. It’s as simple as that.

We know donor pressure is a big reason that Republicans kept trying to repeal Obamacare. But they still failed. Tax reform is their next — and maybe last — chance to deliver a big legislative victory. Republicans know it.

“We haven’t repealed Obamacare, so if we don’t get tax reform done, we are in trouble,” Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) said back in September. “We might as well flip up our tent and go home.”

House Republican: my donors told me to pass the tax bill "or don’t ever call me again"

When people promise things long enough and don't deliver they lose their support, that's human nature. It's just that simple.


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[nat4900]

When people promise things long enough and don't deliver they lose their support, that's human nature. It's just that simple.

True........Any "smart" and wealthy briber would agree 100%....

 

[DarkFury]

So a group of tax cheats in blue States might have to contribute to running the country.
Deal with it!

 

[nat4900]

So a group of tax cheats in blue States might have to contribute to running the country.

Does that include a New York orange buffoon???.......Just asking.....LOL

 

[DarkFury]

So a group of tax cheats in blue States might have to contribute to running the country.

Does that include a New York orange buffoon???.......Just asking.....LOL

I said blue States!

 

[OKTexas]

When people promise things long enough and don't deliver they lose their support, that's human nature. It's just that simple.

True........Any "smart" and wealthy briber would agree 100%....

You just don't let up on the propaganda, do ya?


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[nat4900]

So a group of tax cheats in blue States might have to contribute to running the country.

Does that include a New York orange buffoon???.......Just asking.....LOL

I said blue States!

So, New York is NOT a blue state and Trump is NOT from New York???

Go back to bed.