https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/12/15/the-gop-case-for-the-higher-taxes-on-the-wealthy/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 04:22:46 -0400<![CDATA[Acknowledging their weak bargaining position, the Republicans should go first and unequivocally accept rate increases for the wealthiest two percent. Then the Republicans would have the credibility to argue that they have done their part, and demand that the Democrats put forward a serious plan for entitlement reform.]]>Sat, 15 Dec 2012 10:30:11 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/12/15/the-gop-case-for-the-higher-taxes-on-the-wealthy-n280589