Mr. Biden has responded by amplifying his arguments: In recent remarks, he has focused almost as much on the tax increases as he has on the programs they would pay for. Mr. Biden’s comments reflect both a read of public polling and a negotiating tactic. He and his aides see a chance to turn the issue against Republicans who have long preached tax cuts and hammered Democrats for supporting any tax increases. A wide range of polls now show broad public support for tax increases on high earners. “Especially since the Biden tax plan is popular with the G.O.P.

Source: New York Times May 05, 2021 22:52 UTC