Obama mocks Romney's "trickle-down, tax cut fairy dust" plan

[maddezmom]

Source: CBS

(CBS News) President Obama on Thursday once again slammed Mitt Romney for his budget proposal, telling supporters at an Orlando, Fla., campaign event that Republicans "have tried to sell us this trickle-down, tax cut fairy dust before."

"Guess what," the president said, "it didn't work then; it will not work now."

The president has seized on a new report from the Tax Policy Center, which concludes that in order to enact his proposed tax cuts without adding to the deficit, middle- and lower-income households would end up paying more in taxes while the rich would benefit. On the campaign trail, Mr. Obama has charged that Romney is running for president so "people like him" can pay less in taxes.

The Romney campaign has blasted the report, taking issue with its methodology as well as its authorship, pointing out that one of the authors once worked for the Obama administration.

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57485680-503544/obama-mocks-romneys-trickle-down-tax-cut-fairy-dust-plan/

[DCKit]

1. The MSM doesn't seem to be providing much cover for Rmoney.

Four years ago, they were all out for Sarah Palin, not so much now.

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

3. They're also not really digging into him either.

Show me the tough questions and questioners that won't quit hitting (R)Money, and then I'll buy you a cyber beer.

[NYC Liberal]

5. Not actively supporting him is the best they'll do.

He's been denying them access the whole campaign. They won't go as far as digging into him so this is the best we're going to get.

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

6. Some free press we have.

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They'll hit you, but only if you are a Dem.

[NYC Liberal]

7. In some ways I almost wish we'd go back to the "partisan press" era

back in the 19th century, if we're going to have this kind of media. The media then was partisan like today, but they also didn't pretend not to be. They were open about what party they supported.

[adigal]

2. Great description! Fairy dust plan just about nails it!

Whoever is writing for Obama is kicking butt!!!

[polichick]

4. lol - perfect!