...or they could discuss a flat tax for everyone. When the Democrats balk at this idea (which they would)...the GOP could point out this proves that the Dems are only interested in punishing success.
Flat tax has never got much traction politically and by now I have concluded that it will never. Forbes never got anywhere with the idea. Progressivity in the tax code is just too popular.
However while we are throwing wishes I would replace the income tax with a consumption tax like a nation sales tax, but not a VAT. Are we wanting to be a nation of producers or consumers as we are becoming?
Dims will never support a flat tax.
Their voters will then have to pay taxes.