NRSC Weekly Rundown: Dems want to repeal tax cuts, Heidi keeps lying, Mexico Joe still isn’t answering questions and more!
And here’s this week’s edition of the NRSC Weekly Rundown:
#TaxReform: Even though the Republican tax cuts were only signed into law two months ago, consumer confidence hit a 17-year high and Americans’ after-tax personal income and real disposable income are the highest folks have seen in five years. #Winning
National: Bernie Sanders headed to Wisconsin and Michigan this past weekend to advocate for repealing the Republican tax cuts that have helped countless Americans across the country, leaving red state Dems in a bind. Will they join calls to repeal?
#NDSen: Heidi Heitkamp claimed that the Republican tax cuts would hurt North Dakota’s farmers. But the American Farm Bureau explained that farmers and ranchers will benefit from the cuts. It’s clear tax reform is working in North Dakota, as Walmart surprised its North Dakotan employees this week with $1,000 bonuses. North Dakotans clearly aren’t happy with Heitkamp’s vote against the tax cuts, as new polling revealed Kevin Cramer leading her 49 to 44.
#OHSen: Members of Ohio’s Craft Brewers Association explained how Republican tax cuts have helped the brewing industry in the state. After all of the flack Sherrod Brown has been getting for voting against the cuts, bet he sure could use a drink!
#MNSen: Tina Smith still hasn’t distanced herself from Keith Ellison’s endorsement despite his connections to the controversial Louis Farrakhan.
#WISen: While Tammy Baldwin touts her vote against the Republican tax cuts, Wisconsin utility customers are projected to save $275 million thanks to tax relief.
#INSen: Mexico Joe Donnelly is holding a Facebook Live Q&A today. Unfortunately, his campaign is screening questions, but we suggested a few subjects that Hoosiers deserve answers to, like whether Mexico Joe supports repealing tax cuts or why he allowed his family business to outsource jobs.
NEWS AND NOTES:
Roll Call: Cramer Ahead of Heitkamp in NRSC North Dakota Poll
Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer, who recently entered the North Dakota Senate race, leads Democratic incumbent Heidi Heitkamp by 5 points, according to a poll commissioned by the National Republican Senatorial Committee and shared first with Roll Call. READ
Bloomberg: Real Disposable Incomes in U.S. Increase Most Since 2015
Real disposable income, or earnings adjusted for taxes and inflation, advanced 0.6 percent from the prior month, the biggest gain since April 2015, according to a Commerce Department report Thursday. READ
Market Watch: Crumbs? Bonuses tied to Trump tax cuts said to boost U.S. incomes by $30 billion
Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said ordinary Americans would only get “crumbs” from the Trump cuts. The federal agency that does the math says those crumbs amounted to as much as $30 billion in January. READ
Atlanta Business Chronicle: Tax reform payday: Kid’s clothing giant Carter’s giving bonuses, boosting retirement funds
“The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is expected to have a significant and positive impact on our company’s future earnings, cash flow, and ability to invest in its growth strategies,” said Carter’s CEO Michael D. Casey. READ
Laconia Daily Sun: Franklin Savings Bank to Give Employees $1,000 Bonus; Cites Tax Reform
Franklin Savings Bank will use a portion of its tax savings to provide employees with a special bonus in recognition of their contribution to the continued success of the bank. FSB will benefit from the reduction in corporate tax rates, and has chosen to share the savings with its employees. All employees will receive a $1,000 bonus. READ
Bloomberg: Manufacturing in U.S. Expands at Fastest Pace Since May 2004
U.S. factories expanded in February at the fastest rate since May 2004, indicating sustained strength in manufacturing as demand remains solid, figures from the Institute for Supply Management showed Thursday. READ
WAMU: Most D.C. Residents Will See Lower Taxes Overall From GOP Tax Law
More than than three-fourths of D.C. taxpayers will see either unchanged or lower tax bills next year, courtesy of the Republican tax changes signed into law by President Trump late last year. READ
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