By Javier Manjarres
President Obama has called for an extension of the Bush tax cuts for the ‘middle class’ who are making under $250,000 a year, but in doing so he is allowing the rest of the Bush tax cuts expire for those making more than that amount, an effective tax increase. The redistribution of wealth has been Obama’s M.O. from the day he told ‘Joe the Plumber’ we needed to do so back in 2008. But Obama’s redistributive tax strategy has Florida Senator Bill Nelson in a corner, as he finds himself in he middle of an intra-party squabble. One one hand, President Obama is calling for tax hikes on incomes over $250,000, while other Democrats are calling for tax increases on those earning over a million dollars.
Nelson’s likely Republican opponent Congressman Connie Mack is calling out Nelson for trying to have it both ways on the tax issue. As you may recall, Nelson opposed the Bush tax cuts back in 2001 an in 2003, but now Nelson is calling for the extension of the Bush tax cuts for families making less than a million dollars- a position that is in opposition to the President but nonetheless still a tax hike.
Recent polls show Nelson with the slimmest of leads over Mack, but with this move Nelson is attempting to re-brand himself as a tax cutting “moderate” again by calling for a temporary extension of the current income tax rates for those under earning one million dollars- a move which is not a tax cut, only a freezing of some marginal tax rates- as well as the increase of rates for those earning more than a million.
Senator Nelson has pulled the wool over Floridians’ eyes twice by positioning himself as a moderate Democrat. Subsequent to Obama winning the presidency in 2008, the real Nelson emerged and fell in line with the President’s failed policies 98% of the time. There’s simply no chance that Nelson will base his run Senate on his voting record nor will he proudly tout his support of ObamaCare. Nelson is simply attempting to cleverly position himself on this tax issue to provide himself with political cover as and tout himself as a “moderate.”
Here is Mack’s statement taking Nelson to task for his chameleon-like positioning on taxes-
“A tax increase of any kind is not an extension of any Bush-era tax relief, simply put, a tax increase is a tax increase. Liberal Bill Nelson’s transparent attempt to distance himself from the President he supports 98% of the time will not stand with Florida voters. Bill Nelson opposed the Bush tax cuts in 2001 and 2003 and opposed extending them; so let’s be clear on where Bill Nelson stands any the Bush-era tax cuts. Bill Nelson cast the deciding vote on ObamaCare too, the largest tax increase in American history and now has the nerve to call for more taxation today at a time when our economy remains stalled with 8.2% unemployment. All Americans need tax relief and deserve all of their elected officials to slash the federal budget. Pitting one segment of our population against another is nothing more than a cheap, liberal ploy that is both appalling and disgraceful. Enough is enough Senator Nelson.”- Congressman Connie Mack
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11 Responses to “Connie Mack Slams Nelson/Obama Over Tax Cut Hypocrisy”
So according to your article information: Obama = Left, Nelson = Middle, and Mack = Tea Party Right
Mack is a shill for the Uber Rich. The same day he chides nelson for having a Million Dollar cut off for the extension of Bush tax cuts he gets $1 million dollar from Adelson for his Super PAC.
This spoiled brat thinks he should be anointed king due to his heritage and despite his lack of intelligence or leadership skills.
Republicans are so shallow when it comes to choosing candidates. As long as he has a pedigree and will say what I want I will vote for him.
No wonder so many Americans think your Party is Bunk.
I still like Col. Mike McCalister for U.S. Senate. He is the only candidate with any military experience. He has a Ph.D in Business management. He understands the economic impact of foreign treaties and how China drains our economy through theft of our technologies. He is the only candidate who has the resume and the experience to do the job of U.S. Senator.
I don’t know that much about Connie Mack, but he is a co-sponsor of the Audit the Fed bill in the house. He also was a co-sponsor of the 2009 Audit the Fed bill. No “shill for the Uber Rich” would support a full audit of the Federal Reserve. Way too many skeletons in that closet.
Senator Nelson is not a co-sponsor of the Senate version of the bill (S. 202), and to my knowledge has not said if he supports a full Fed audit (although he supported the limited GAO audit a few years ago). If you are worried about politicians being too tight with the “Uber Rich” and the crony-capitalism of Washington you should demand that Sen. Nelson take a position on the Fed.
Bill Nelson is a tax and spend liberal no doubt, But I haven’t heard MACK say anything so astonishing that would impress me. MACK has made no public forum appearances and HOW CAN SHARK TANK even consider MACK’s Comments so earth shattering? Sound bites of the crony politicians, that’s all I hear.
Mack has nothing to offer Floridians in a SENATE seat. He is a go along to get along RINO. Where is his fight? I have heard nothing from him on Foreign Policy, on the state of this Socialist country, the USSA! Where is his outrage? Bill Nelson is a communist so he’s happy to see his Obamacare and other socialist programs implemented.
I will tell Floridains , WE NEED A FIGHTER FOR OUR COUNTRY AND FLORIDA!!NOT ANOTHER CAREER POLITICIAN!!!!
LET”S PUT MARIELENA STUART , Candidate for US SENATE in a DEBATE with MACK . Then and only then will Floridians know who stands with America and against Socialism and Sustainable Development. Socialism and Sustainable Development programs are the drain on America’s economy appropriated by Congress using my tax dollars, MR MACK!!
MarielenaStuart2012.com
Marielena Stuart For US Senate for Florida speaking to the
Pinellas County Republican Executive Committee June 11, 2012
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jl-lsrWwX0&feature=youtu.be
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tALG5vNM0vQ&feature=youtu.be
PS- YOU haven’t heard Ms. Staurt? YOU REALLY must!
Floridians do not have to choose between 2 phonies for their Senator. Check out Marielena Stuart. She is a citizen candidate who is running against Mack for the Republican nomination. She has no connections at all with special interest groups nor with the “good ol’ boys” network. She is a firebrand who wants to restore Floridians’ individual rights. Please check her out: http://marielenastuartforussenate2012.com/
The choice is clear: Marielena Stuart is a breath of fresh air, a no nonsense person who KNOWS how socialism starts and has fled from it. She has lots to say and she is a very intelligent woman who only has the people’s interest at heart – she wants to save us from other politicians who have sold us out…VOTE FOR MARIELENA….YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU DID!
For those of you who want to continue the Republican Establishment Progressive politics in Washington, READ NO FURTHER!!!
For those of you Constitutional, small “c” conservatives, go to these video links!!!
We’ve got our candidate – even though the media says otherwise!! The August 14 PRIMARY is where the choice takes place!!!
Her speech to the Pinellas County REC is in two parts on u-tube:
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jl-lsrWwX0&feature=youtu.be
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tALG5vNM0vQ&feature=youtu.be
Here is the followup article in the Tampa Bay Times:
http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/national/little-known-us-senate-candidate-marielena-stuart-wins-pinellas-gop-straw/1234893
Wow! Another article about Connie Mack. We are privileged to be presented with more of his “brilliant” thoughts. Could we have some assurance that he actually wrote that statement? It would be much more meaningful.
MARIELENA STUART http://www.STUART2012.com is a candidate for the U.S.Senate from Florida who is able to write her own in-depth political analysis articles, read http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/marielena/110415 (China, Cuba, Socialism, the Economy, Pro-Life, Pro-Family, the Space Program, and Obama).
MARIELENA gave a speech at the Broward Republican Executive Committee(BREC)on June 25 which, after two weeks, is now available here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iGMFyA28xA
Who knows what Mack is thinking? Who knows what Mack is about? Who knows where Mack stands on anything? Once a family name is worn out, just let it die! He’s afraid to come out and debate a true conservative! He knows he would fall WAAAY short! Marielena Stuart is that dark horse that strikes fear in the republican establishment heart! Marielena Stuart IS the only conservative candidate in the U.S. Senate race in Florida!
Mack is the only one with a plan to cut the deficit, so I am voting for Mack and all Republicans on the ballot as this party is the only one serious enough to put out a budget and say they are going to balance it. We all must take the 16 trillion in debt very seriously before you pull the lever for any Democratic candidate. With China’s economy slowing to a crawl who will buy our debt….the Federal Reserve will print money to fund Obama’s spending spree. That means more taxes for not only the rich, but for every Tom, Dick, Harry, and Carlos legal or illegal. We are all going to suffer the debt crisis.