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Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Sen. Lincoln Called Out on "Incoherent Vision of Gov't"
Sen. Blanche Lincoln was called out in the LA Times on Sunday by The New Republic Senior Editor Jonathan Chait for what he called Lincoln's "incoherent vision of government." Chait points out the irony of Lincoln's actions on June 8 when she went to the Senate floor to speak passionately for repeal of the estate tax to protect mythical small farms and businesses while in the very same day delivering an irate speech about the need for more government investment in anti-hunger programs.
I think Chait's really hit the nail on the head with his column. Where does Sen. Lincoln think the money currently invested in anti-hunger initiatives comes from? (Note to Sen. Lincoln - it comes from the estate tax.). And she wants to get rid of that money, and then complain that the Senate is not spending more on anti-hunger programs in the very same day?
Lincoln, and all Democrats and Republicans who want to repeal the estate tax while at the same time increasing funding for other areas of government - whatever areas they may choose - need to explain who will pay for all of this after the estate tax is repealed. It certainly won't be the richest of the rich - those most able to afford it - if Sen. Lincoln has her way.
LA Times: The Lie of the Anti-Estate Tax Democrat
Posted by Adam Hughes
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