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@matthewccook5.bsky.social In this article www.levernews.com/dems-stealth... it fails to consider the argument that it failed that moderates blocked a more expansive carried interest loophole. Democrats called for a corporate tax increases to 28% despite donations from groups who'd be effected.
Dems’ Gift To Their Wall Street Donors
Democrats were set to mostly preserve, not close, a Wall Street tax loophole, before they dropped it entirely.
www.levernews.com
March 19, 2025 at 11:21 PM
@davidrussellmoore.bsky.social

This quote is wrong.

thebrick.house/billionaire-...

>Heading into President Obama’s second term, the push for deficit reduction and austerity measures on the Democratic side was significantly driven by the Fix the Debt campaign.
Billionaire-Backed Democrats Killed the Build Back Better Act ⑉ Brick House
The dark money group No Labels is reportedly loading up on billionaire donors to support conservative Democrats in elections ahead.
thebrick.house
March 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
@ryanlcooper.com

What is your view on TARP?

I think it was necessary to prevent the collapse of the banking system so it was a good thing. However, it could have been significantly improved by providing more direct relief to homeowners and addressing the widespread issue of underwater mortgages.
February 27, 2025 at 10:42 PM