Mention that everybody’s tax rates will also increase, not just the top earners, and suddenly, nobody would support raising the top rate to 70%, or anybody’s rate.
Impoverish the Democrat rich. Hoist them on their socialist petard.
I’ve no interest in defending them. What’s the upside?
If you’re one of those who not only pay no taxes but get money you never paid in back...you don’t care....in fact it might just fund more goodies for you.