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Obama, Heitkamp Want Higher Taxes On Small Businesses, But Can’t Explain How That Will Create More North Dakota Jobs

The National Republican Senatorial Committee today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s call for higher taxes on job creators, a position that has been echoed by Heidi Heitkamp: “President Obama and Heidi Heitkamp have long supported higher taxes, bigger government and increased spending, so their support for yet another massive tax hike on North Dakota small businesses comes as little surprise.  But in the wake of another weak jobs report, a massive health care bill that increases taxes on the middle class and a growing $15 trillion debt, why can’t Heidi Heitkamp answer one very simple question – how does raising taxes on North Dakota small businesses create jobs?”  — Lance Trover, NRSC Spokesman BACKGROUND …  FLASHBACK – President Obama: “The Last Thing You Want To Do Is Raise Taxes In The Middle Of A Recession.” (President Obama, Remarks During An Interview With NBC, Elkhart, IN, 8/5/09) OBAMA-HEITKAMP SOLUTION…

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Obama, Baldwin Want Higher Taxes On Small Businesses, But Can’t Explain How That Will Create More Wisconsin Jobs

Baldwin to left of President on taxes The National Republican Senatorial Committee today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s call for higher taxes on job creators, a position that Madison liberal Tammy Baldwin believes doesn’t go far enough: “If the past is any guide, Tammy Baldwin believes the President’s call for higher taxes on job creators doesn’t go far enough.  But in the wake of another weak jobs report, a massive health care bill that increases taxes on the middle class and a growing $15 trillion debt, why can’t Tammy Baldwin answer one very simple question – how does raising taxes on Wisconsin small businesses create jobs?”  — Lance Trover, NRSC Communications Director BACKGROUND …  FLASHBACK – President Obama: “The Last Thing You Want To Do Is Raise Taxes In The Middle Of A Recession.” (President Obama, Remarks During An Interview With NBC, Elkhart, IN, 8/5/09) OBAMA-BALDWIN SOLUTION FOR…

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Obama, Berkley Want Higher Taxes On Small Businesses, But Can’t Explain How That Will Create More Nevada Jobs

The National Republican Senatorial Committee today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s call for higher taxes on job creators, a position that has been echoed by embattled Congresswoman Shelley Berkley: “President Obama and embattled Congresswoman Shelley Berkley have long supported higher taxes, bigger government and increased spending, so their support for yet another massive tax hike on Nevada small businesses comes as little surprise.  But in the wake of another weak jobs report, a massive health care bill that increases taxes on the middle class and a growing $15 trillion debt, why can’t Shelley Berkley answer one very simple question – how does raising taxes on Nevada small businesses create jobs?”  — Jahan Wilcox, NRSC Press Secretary BACKGROUND …  FLASHBACK – President Obama: “The Last Thing You Want To Do Is Raise Taxes In The Middle Of A Recession.” (President Obama, Remarks During An Interview With NBC, Elkhart, IN,…

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Obama, McCaskill Want Higher Taxes On Small Businesses, But Can’t Explain How That Will Create More Missouri Jobs

The National Republican Senatorial Committee today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s call for higher taxes on job creators, a position that has been echoed by one of his biggest supporters, Senator Claire McCaskill: “President Obama and Claire McCaskill have long supported higher taxes, bigger government and increased spending, so their support for yet another massive tax hike on Missouri small businesses comes as little surprise.  But in the wake of another weak jobs report, a massive health care bill that increases taxes on the middle class and a growing $15 trillion debt, why can’t Claire McCaskill answer one very simple question – how does raising taxes on Missouri small businesses create jobs?”  — Lance Trover, NRSC Spokesman BACKGROUND …  FLASHBACK – President Obama: “The Last Thing You Want To Do Is Raise Taxes In The Middle Of A Recession.” (President Obama, Remarks During An Interview With NBC, Elkhart,…

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Obama, Donnelly Want Higher Taxes On Small Businesses, But Can’t Explain How That Will Create More Indiana Jobs

The National Republican Senatorial Committee today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s call for higher taxes on job creators, a position that has been echoed by Congressman Joe Donnelly: “President Obama and Joe Donnelly have long supported higher taxes, bigger government and increased spending, so their support for yet another massive tax hike on Indiana small businesses comes as little surprise.  But in the wake of another weak jobs report, a massive health care bill that increases taxes on the middle class and a growing $15 trillion debt, why can’t Joe Donnelly answer one very simple question – how does raising taxes on Indiana small businesses create jobs?”  — Lance Trover, NRSC Spokesman BACKGROUND …  FLASHBACK – President Obama: “The Last Thing You Want To Do Is Raise Taxes In The Middle Of A Recession.” (President Obama, Remarks During An Interview With NBC, Elkhart, IN, 8/5/09) OBAMA-DONNELLY SOLUTION FOR…

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Obama, Casey Want Higher Taxes On Small Businesses, But Can’t Explain How That Will Create More Pennsylvania Jobs

The National Republican Senatorial Committee today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s call for higher taxes on job creators, a position that has been echoed by Senator Bob Casey: “President Obama and Bob Casey have long supported higher taxes, bigger government and increased spending, so their support for yet another massive tax hike on Pennsylvania small businesses comes as little surprise.  But in the wake of another weak jobs report, a massive health care bill that increases taxes on the middle class and a growing $15 trillion debt, why can’t Bob Casey answer one very simple question – how does raising taxes on Pennsylvania small businesses create jobs?”  — Lance Trover, NRSC Spokesman BACKGROUND …  FLASHBACK – President Obama: “The Last Thing You Want To Do Is Raise Taxes In The Middle Of A Recession.” (President Obama, Remarks During An Interview With NBC, Elkhart, IN, 8/5/09) OBAMA-CASEY SOLUTION FOR…

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Obama, Stabenow Want Higher Taxes On Small Businesses, But Can’t Explain How That Will Create More Michigan Jobs

The National Republican Senatorial Committee today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s call for higher taxes on job creators, a position that has been echoed by Senator Debbie Stabenow: “President Obama and Debbie Stabenow have long supported higher taxes, bigger government and increased spending, so their support for yet another massive tax hike on Michigan small businesses comes as little surprise.  But in the wake of another weak jobs report, a massive health care bill that increases taxes on the middle class and a growing $15 trillion debt, why can’t Debbie Stabenow answer one very simple question – how does raising taxes on Michigan small businesses create jobs?”  — Lance Trover, NRSC Spokesman BACKGROUND …  FLASHBACK – President Obama: “The Last Thing You Want To Do Is Raise Taxes In The Middle Of A Recession.” (President Obama, Remarks During An Interview With NBC, Elkhart, IN, 8/5/09) OBAMA-STABENOW SOLUTION FOR…

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Obama, Kerrey Want Higher Taxes On Small Businesses, But Can’t Explain How That Will Create More Jobs

The National Republican Senatorial Committee today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s call for higher taxes on job creators, a position that has been echoed by liberal New York Democrat Bob Kerrey: “President Obama and liberal New York Democrat Bob Kerrey have long supported higher taxes, bigger government and increased spending, so their support for yet another massive tax hike on Nebraska small businesses comes as little surprise.  But in the wake of another weak jobs report, a massive health care bill that increases taxes on the middle class and a growing $15 trillion debt, why can’t Bob Kerrey answer one very simple question – how does raising taxes on Nebraska small businesses create jobs?”  — Jahan Wilcox, NRSC Press Secretary BACKGROUND …  FLASHBACK – President Obama: “The Last Thing You Want To Do Is Raise Taxes In The Middle Of A Recession.” (President Obama, Remarks During An Interview…

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Obama, Kaine Want Higher Taxes On Small Businesses, But Can’t Explain How That Will Create More Virginia Jobs

The National Republican Senatorial Committee today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s call for higher taxes on job creators, a position that has been echoed by his former DNC Chairman Tim Kaine: “President Obama and Tim Kaine have long supported higher taxes, bigger government and increased spending, so their support for yet another massive tax hike on Virginia small businesses comes as little surprise.  But in the wake of another weak jobs report, a massive health care bill that increases taxes on the middle class and a growing $15 trillion debt, why can’t Tim Kaine answer one very simple question – how does raising taxes on Virginia small businesses create jobs?”  — Brian Walsh, NRSC Communications Director BACKGROUND …  FLASHBACK – President Obama: “The Last Thing You Want To Do Is Raise Taxes In The Middle Of A Recession.” (President Obama, Remarks During An Interview With NBC, Elkhart, IN,…

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Obama, Brown Want Higher Taxes On Small Businesses, But Can’t Explain How That Will Create More Ohio Jobs

The National Republican Senatorial Committee today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s call for higher taxes on job creators, a position that has been echoed by liberal Democrat Sherrod Brown: “President Obama and Sherrod Brown have long supported higher taxes, bigger government and increased spending, so their support for yet another massive tax hike on Ohio small businesses comes as little surprise.  But in the wake of another weak jobs report, a massive health care bill that increases taxes on the middle class and a growing $15 trillion debt, why can’t Sherrod Brown answer one very simple question – how does raising taxes on Ohio small businesses create jobs?”  — Jahan Wilcox, NRSC Press Secretary BACKGROUND …  FLASHBACK – President Obama: “The Last Thing You Want To Do Is Raise Taxes In The Middle Of A Recession.” (President Obama, Remarks During An Interview With NBC, Elkhart, IN, 8/5/09) OBAMA-BROWN…

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