So Republicans may well be able to have tax cuts as an add- on to other things that actually promise benefits to that vast middle swathe of voters. But it can’t be the entrée, much less the whole meal.
Unfortunately, even as reformocons try to stock the pantry with more appetizing fare for the ordinary diner, the politicians keep hauling out the same stale stuff they’ve been offering for 30 years. They shouldn’t be surprised when the voters pull out their phones and start searching for other dining options in the area.
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