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Dylan Matthews, from Wonk Blog
Now that all the candidates have released their 2011 tax returns, it’s possible to calculate what these policies mean for them. I did the taxes for Romney, Obama, and an average household (two adults, one child, making the median household income of $49,445) under Obama’s plan, Romney’s plan (both the paid for and not paid for versions, using the Tax Policy Center’s estimates), and Bowles-Simpson. Here’s how they stack up:
The 47 Percent, In One Graphic
Mitt Romney’s comments regarding the 47 percent of Americans who pay no income tax is getting lots of attention today. Our colleague Mark Memmott explains the context.
Here’s a closer look at the numbers.
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That is THE WORST economic plan I have ever seen.
And then adds trillions to the defense budget.
Okay, for realz, can we stop calling Paul Ryan a “deficit hawk”?
