Democrats hope to use the tax plan, passed without a single Democratic vote, to stake their ground as the party of middle-class and working-class America. Republicans acknowledge dismal polling for their approach but count on a turnaround in public opinion as tax cuts for many take effect. In California, Democratic House challenger Gil Cisneros plans to hammer Rep. Ed Royce for backing the bill. Sam Brownback’s sweeping tax cuts after he took office in 2011. Ten Senate Democrats must run for re-election next year in states Trump won.

Source: Washington Post December 24, 2017 13:18 UTC