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In reply to the discussion: Republicans scrap Trump's demand for payroll tax cut as they cobble together draft coronavirus bill [View all]JohnnyRingo
(20,504 posts)4. Amen.
Nail on head, but it doesn't seem that Trump sees it as clearly. Even when they explain it to him.
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Republicans scrap Trump's demand for payroll tax cut as they cobble together draft coronavirus bill [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Jul 2020
OP
FICA tax holiday ruse is clearly seen for what it is and with over 55 support of trump?GOP cratering
beachbumbob
Jul 2020
#1
The tax cut is simply for his campaign. Even the GOP knows it won't be enough
underpants
Jul 2020
#5
Excellent, now follow it up with Dems not accepting any corporate get out of jail free cards.
lark
Jul 2020
#2
"Democrats and Republicans had already supported sending another round of stimulus checks"
left-of-center2012
Jul 2020
#3
Fat Donnie will try to make sure his signature is on the checks again.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Jul 2020
#12
"less prone to abuse" Before Trump I would agree however he tried to use the past check to sway the
cstanleytech
Jul 2020
#34
Fat Donnie will try to make sure his signature is on the checks again.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Jul 2020
#16
Yes, I realize that and I could use it as well however I am not sure if it should be done now
cstanleytech
Jul 2020
#33
The other side of that coin though is if that money goes through and it helps Trump win
cstanleytech
Jul 2020
#38
What he would be truly unhappy with is no more stimulus checks as he wants to buy votes
cstanleytech
Jul 2020
#8
I agree, drop the ceiling, double the payout, works for me! But $1200 is what they are saying
Baclava
Jul 2020
#29
All the talk about how to get money here,there how to pay for it yet the 14% Corporate tax give away
Bengus81
Jul 2020
#11
Trying to buy votes with what another $1200 check and to take the first attack on Social Security.
usaf-vet
Jul 2020
#22
Didn't Trump say he would veto any bill that didn't cut payroll taxes?
Miguelito Loveless
Jul 2020
#25
Folks need money...so increase wages instead of cutting FICA and starving the SS trust fund. n/t
slumcamper
Jul 2020
#27