FairTax Friday | Republicans, Independents, Libertarians, and Democrats Join Together for the FairTax

 

Do not miss a single issue of FairTax Friday, add info@fairtax.org to your buddy list, contact list or safe list. Weekly Feature Reagan Hoagland Boortz Wexler Republicans, Independents, Libertarians, and Democrats Join Together for the FairTax Michael Reagan's leadership of the FairTax National Victory Campaign has thrilled most FairTax supporters but dismayed a few. The revered Reagan legacy has suggested to some that the FairTax campaign will be less non-partisan and appeal to only a fraction of the American public in the future. Democrats, Independents, Libertarians, and those who have given up on any political affiliation should take heart. Michael Reagan is part of a strong team at the FairTax campaign that includes Jessica Wexler, Obama state field organizer, Ken Hoagland, an independent who has worked on grassroots issues across the political spectrum, and thousands of dedicated volunteers from across the political spectrum. Neal Boortz, a great FairTax champion, is also a Libertarian. All are working closely together to win a better national tax system and a more honest relationship between citizen and government. Read the Article in Full » Question of the Week This week, we have a series of questions we would like you to answer: 1. Is it realistic to join political beliefs together at the grassroots level in support of the FairTax? Yes No 2. Do you think the 16th amendment can be repealed without popular support across the political spectrum? Yes No 3. If it were possible, what Democrat would you most like to see vocally support the FairTax? Bill Clinton Barack Obama Nancy Pelosi  Take this week's FairTax Survey Now » Last week, we asked your opinion on several FairTax "taglines."  We wanted to know which tagline best follows "FairTax."  Here's what you said: 1. "Simple, Transparent and Fair"  33% 2. "End the IRS and Create a New National Economic Boom"  26% 3. "Tax Justice for All Americans"  16% 4. "The Second American Tax Revolt Starts Here"  11% 5. "Dare to Be Fair"  7% 6. Not these, Something Else  7% FairTax News From Public Policy Polling Friday, January 22, 2010 2012 Presidential Poll For the first time in one of our monthly polls looking ahead to the 2012 Presidential election, Barack Obama trails one of his hypothetical opponents, albeit by the smallest of margins. Mike Huckabee has a 45-44 advantage over Obama, aided largely by a 44-38 lead with independents. Mitt Romney does the next best, trailing Obama 44-42. His favorability is 36/32, and he's the most popular Republican among independents (41/32). Sarah Palin trails Obama 49-41 largely because she loses 14% of the Republican vote to him, making her the only one of the GOP candidates we tested who Obama could get double digit crossover support against. Read more» 16th Amendment the Most Amazing Racket in U.S. History By Jamie Allman Once Rep. Allyson Schwartz of Pennsylvania came up with the brilliantly greedy idea of taxing even unearned income, I had half a mind to conjure Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal." The famous wit suggested eating young people as a means of easing economic stress, and I felt perhaps it was time to apply his deficit reduction technique to modern times by devouring Democrats like Schwartz. Read more»   Take Action Join the Reagan FairTax Victory Team Join now » Question of the Week. Answer it now » Did You Know? Who pays income taxes? See who paid what in 2007. Read more » Update email preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us Americans for Fair Taxation, PO Box 27487, Houston, Texas 77227-7487 1-800-FAIRTAX (324-7829)