Virginia House of Delegates Republican Caucus
Posts tagged Taxes
Holsworth–Kaine’s Tax Hike a National Boomerang
Jan 20th
Check out Bob Holsworth's analysis at . Holsworth highlights tax hike jujitsu, which, to mix sports metaphors, will turn Tim Kaine's tax hike proposal into a boomerang for the chair of the DNC.
Kaine Budget “not intended to pass … not likely to be taken seriously”
Dec 20th
In today's Richmond Times Dispatch, Paul Goldman, former state Democratic chairman, offers the most succinct summary of Kaine's good-luck-see-ya-later budget:
"This is some kind of a statement," said Paul Goldman, a former state Democratic chairman and critic of his party's reliance on tax increases. "It's not intended to be passed, and it's not likely to be taken seriously."
After noting opposition by House Republican leaders and Governor-elect McDonnell, RTD staff writer Jeff Schapiro couldn't find a Democrat from the Senate (what he calls the Democrats "last redoubt of power on Capitol Square") to say anything nice about the Governor's proposal.
See the full article in the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Howell responds to Kaine’s Tax-Hike Budget
Dec 18th
Following Kaine's presentation to the General Assembly's money committees of his budget, Speaker Howell issued a statement (see ) highlighting the impact of Kaine's tax increase proposals on Virginia families.
Howell committed the House Republican Caucus to working with Governor-elect McDonnell to delivering a structurally balanced budget on times, matching spending to available revenue.