Why Do Republicans Vote The Way They Do? Follow the $$$

[DonViejo]

BY PETER CERTO ON 11/12/17 AT 6:30 AM

Sometimes I have to remind myself that people in “real America” with “real jobs” don’t while away their mortal hours reading about politics.

But God help me, if you’ve suffered through any coverage of the Republican tax plan, you’ve probably heard three things.

First, it’ll dramatically slash taxes on corporations and billionaires, raise them for nearly a third of us in the middle class, and blow a $1.5 trillion hole in the deficit.

Second, it’s unpopular. Less than a third of Americans support it, Reuters reports. That’s worse than Trump’s own approval rating, which remains mired in the 30s.

And third, the Republicans who control Congress believe it simply must pass.

In fact, this third point sets the tenor for the entire debate. “Republicans are desperate to rack up a legislative win after a series of embarrassing failures,” Time observes. “If tax reform doesn’t pass, many in the party fear an all-out revolt in 2018.”

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http://www.newsweek.com/why-do-republicans-vote-way-they-do-follow-money-706032

[Kath2]

1. The $ and fear.

They see their privilege eroding as women and minorities become more empowered.