1/ McConnell says he’s open to an infrastructure bill that both sides agree on, but he’s not open to any change to the 2017 tax cut that gave $.83 of every dollar to the richest corporations and individuals.
22
45
5
286
2/ That’s a perfect encapsulation of his brand of Republican: open to helping people as long as it doesn’t fundamentally alter the economic pattern that guarantees vastly more wealth for the 1%. Raising corporate tax rates doesn’t just help pay for things; it helps right the ship

May 3, 2021 · 3:21 PM UTC

7
26
203
Replying to @marwilliamson
And Biden is calling for corporate tax raise & on wealthiest Americans & pushing infrastructure bill toward righting gross historic economic oppression ... words no Dem Prez has been willing to say boldly. BLM & Bernie have made a difference!
Replying to @marwilliamson
The cost of higher corporate taxes is passed along to with higher priced goods and services, and lower 401K returns. Making it harder for the middle class to prosper and retire.
Replying to @marwilliamson
McConnell has an investment in the way things are ... many Democrats do too ... I heard someone say today that ... you need to get the Wealthiest 1% to support their own tax increase ... (and many will) ... that way the Republicans and the Conservative Dems won't vote against it
Replying to @marwilliamson
Term limits. Until we get rid of lifelong Members of Congress, nothing will change.