Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California – returning to New Hampshire, the state that holds the first primary in the race for the White House, to test the presidential waters – called for raising taxes on the wealthy. The four-term congressman -- he represents California’s 15th District -- also advocated for upping the tax rates for some businesses. “If you have corporations share with their employees and give them equity in the company, they should get a lower tax rate. Sounding like he’s all but certain to run, the congressman told Fox News, “we’re getting close. Swalwell acknowledged that he'd compete for the nomination with rivals with bigger names and bigger campaign war chests.

Source: Fox News February 01, 2019 02:37 UTC