Posted on 02/03/2009 3:25:48 PM PST by rabscuttle385
Furthermore, as the details of his Gang of 10's alternative proposal have come out today, the "tax cuts" are temporary, meaning that next year, Americans get hit with a de facto tax increase, just as they would be emerging from the recession.
DeMint's plan includes permanent and more extensive tax cuts, including a total and permanent repeal of the Alternative Minimum Tax.
Can't pick a VP from the same state.
OK then Jeff Sessions for V.P.
McCain’s Temporary tax cuts got us into this, McCain would sell us out cheap. If republicans are going to help democrats bankrupt the nation, at least force rats to vote for perm tax cuts, so later they actually have to raise them if they want them raised, next year.
(from NR: Republican Governors on stimulus bill)
Not taking a position or otherwise have a mixed approach to the bill:
Idaho Governor Butch Otter has “reservations” about the stimulus bill, but has not taken a position.
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman is not taking a position.
South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds is not taking a position.
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue: “We’re certainly following the progress and trying to give input where we can and raise concerns where we have them, but we’re certainly not waiting on this money,” however,”I can’t give you a checkbox that he’s for it [or against it], it’s much more nuanced.”
Lousiana Governor Bobby Jindal came close to condemning it outright, but again, it’s not clear if he will actively oppose it. His press office forwarded an associated press story that begins thusly: “Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal said Monday that if he were still in Congress, he would have voted ‘no’ on the federal stimulus bill. But he said he will review the final version of the bill for federal money for Louisiana projects.”
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty’s spokesman said the governor has reservations but is also trying act in the best interest of his state: “Governor Pawlenty has serious concerns about the stimulus package passed by the House. He believes the bill should focus more on tax cuts and addressing the housing crisis and not the buffet of Democrat spending initiatives the bill now contains.If a bill does pass, Minnesota will accept its share of the money because we are a significant net contributor to the federal government. A study shows Minnesota receives about 72 cents for every $1 sent to Washington – so we’re paying more than our fair share.”
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has reservations about spending and increased deficits. However, according to a press release, “the governor has asked the nation’s leaders to look at these issues to ensure fairness in the stimulus package and that the package does not harm the long-term fiscal health of the nation. Contrary to some news reports, she looks forward to continuing to work with Alaska’s congressional delegation to accomplish the state’s goals.”
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels: “I really want to resist making comments about something I have no control over. Let’s just say I have great misgivings about the wisdom for our country, but I hope it is going to work. We all pray that it will work. We want it to succeed. I’m going to concentrate my efforts not on second guessing what somebody somewhere else did, but on trying to make certain Indiana takes maximum effect and takes maximum advantage of this development.”
Supporting the bill:
Vermont Governor Douglas “believes that the federal government should pass some form of federal recovery to assist states that are struggling right now.”
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons’ spokesman: “The state of Nevada’s economy is in a deep financial crisis and any financial assistance, including the stimulus package, would be welcome.”
Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell’s spokesman says she “supports the idea of a federal stimulus intended to help states create jobs and help states pay for soaring health care costs. She has written Congressional leaders as well as the state’s delegation on several occasions advocating for such a package; in fact, as far back as Senator Lieberman’s Subcommittee hearing last March on corn, ethanol prices and the food supply, she mentioned in written testimony provided to the Subcommittee that some form of second stimulus package was needed.”
Additionally, it’s being reported this afternoon that 19 governors signed a letter in support of the stimulus bill. In addition to Douglas and Rell who responded to my inquiry, Republican Governors Charlie Crist of Florida and Governor Schwarzenegger of California signed the letter supporting the bill.
02/03 05:59 PM
As much as I like Sarah, she better watch out for these conservative heroes that Obama insists on creating.
If one of these guys would simply make the radio talk-show circuit (on a regular basis), he may just out in front of her. Sarah doesn’t seem to have the time.
(note: this is only based on my light listening to talk radio, please correct me if wrong)
You tell ‘em, Sen. DeMint. It’s a sham, a scam and a shady flim flam.
Go for it DeMint. You have lots of us sane thinkers behind you.
I don’t know about other small business owners, but I could use a tax credit on 2008 taxes. I will most likely make less in 2009 and really could use the stimulus of getting back more on the 2008 tab. This would give a lot of small companies an immediate stimulus and then permanent tax cuts to 25% would be fantastic. We were actually having a pretty good year in 2008 up until the point when Chuckie Schumer caused the run on IndyMac. Then everything started grinding to a halt.
I want 60 of guys like DeMint and Inhofe. Filibuster proof.
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