Obama and Tax Policy

September 29, 2008

McCain Attacks Obama on Taxes

Key quote: "Shortly before the financial rescue was defeated in the House and the Dow plunged, McCain outlined his view of the stark contrast between himself and Obama. "

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September 22, 2008

Obama Talks Taxes in Jacksonville

Key quote: "This afternoon, as Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., addressed a rally in Jacksonville, Fla., a small airplane flew overhead pulling a banner that read, 'Raising taxes is not patriotic.' "

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August 29, 2008

Interview With BET Founder On Obama

Video of BET founder, talking about Obama's tax hike for the rich.

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August 25, 2008

Whose tax plan is best for your take home pay?

Key quote: "The rich would pay more under Barack Obama's tax plan, and the poor and middle-class would pay less, a nonpartisan analysis finds."

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August 21, 2008

McCain and Obama Tax Plans Diverge on Wealth

Key quote: "Under McCain, the rich would see their tax burden ease. Under Obama, their rates would rise dramatically."

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August 15, 2008

What the WSJ thinks of Obama's tax plan

Key quote: "Sen. Obama is focused on cutting taxes for middle-class families and small businesses, and investing in key areas like health, innovation and education."

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August 11, 2008

No income tax for seniors?

Key quote:  "If you're a senior citizen and earn less than $50,000 a year, Barack Obama has a deal for you: a life free of federal income tax."

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No income tax for seniors?

Key quote:  "If you're a senior citizen and earn less than $50,000 a year, Barack Obama has a deal for you: a life free of federal income tax."

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July 11, 2008

Barack Obama's tax changes may spark surge in takeover activity

Key Quote: " The possibility of Barack Obama becoming the next President of the United States could lead to a takeover spree in the next six months as companies look for deals before his proposed tax changes."

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April 22, 2008

Obama's capital gains tax concept

Key quote: "Barack Obama intends, if elected, to nearly double the capital-gains-tax rate to 28 percent—higher than the 20 percent rate when President Clinton left office—from its current rate of 15 percent."

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