The Democrats have wasted little time attacking the GOP’s push for a People’s Veto of tax reform. This went out today. We do find it interesting that Mr. Manning used our blog post title from yesterday as his subject – do we have a fan?
See full letter after the jump.
Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009
From: Arden Manning
Subject: Another People’s Veto?
Maine Democratic Party
Dear [REDACTED],
Just last week, the Democrats in the Maine Legislature and Governor Baldacci capped off a productive Legislative session by passing a historic tax reform package. This tax reform package cuts taxes for Maine families by lowering Maine’s income tax rate from 8.5% to around 6.5% and ensures that visitors to Maine pay their fair share.
Just this morning, an application was filed for a people’s veto referendum aimed at rolling back these new tax cuts for Maine families. I know what you’re thinking–this must be some sort of right wing fringe group that wants this repealed. Nope. Application signers included Senate Republican Leader Kevin Raye and House Republican Leader Josh Tardy.
For years Republican talking points have said they are the party of smaller government and cutting taxes. The truth is that this session it was Democrats in Augusta who cut spending and income taxes. And in response, the Maine GOP, led by Raye and Tardy, has launched an effort which would roll back these tax cuts which would essentially raise income taxes for Maine families.
Can you call GOP leaders Kevin Raye and Josh Tardy? Tell them you support the Democratic Tax Cut and urge them to stop the GOP effort which will raise your income taxes.
Here’s where to call:
Republican Senate Leader Kevin Raye
Phone: (207) 287-1505
Republican House Leader Josh Tardy
Phone: (207) 287-1440
The Maine Republican Party is simply out of step with the mainstream. It’s clear that Raye, Tardy, and the Maine GOP are in danger of following their national party’s lead and becoming the Party of ‘No.’
Thank you,
Arden Manning
Executive Director
Maine Democratic Party
PAID FOR BY THE MAINE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE’S COMMITTEE
