Mike Huckabee Dominates Tax Question at Republican Debate

Sunday, August 05, 2007

Naturally, I watched Sunday's Republican debate with great anticipation, and I particularly perked up when the question of tax reform was raised, as this is an issue of primary importance for me.

This question provided an opportunity for the Republican candidates to show leadership by endorsing wholesale tax reform - abandoning a complex, and unfair tax code that is an albatross around the necks of working class Americans. Instead, the front-runners suggested a coat of wax for a rust-covered car. Mitt Romney suggested the minor reform of not taxing savings. Rudy Giuliani proved to be a visionary by stating that it would be "too complex to get there," when asked about the possibility of switching to the Fair Tax. Nice to see that Rudy will pass on a truly great idea that would benefit the American public in favor of an easier solution that won't provide real relief. Didn't he write a book called Leadership? Stellar example of the principle at work.

Who enlivened the crowd with his response? Who undrestands that our current tax code deters small business start-ups and strikes fear into the hearts of the citizenry? Mike Huckabee, of all people. After a brief, cogent explanation of the benefits of the Fair Tax, the Iowa crowd erupted into applause. Governor Huckabee hit a homerun - but you won't read much about that in the mainstream news outlets, because they've already written him off as a fringe candidate.

Still, it was great to see someone step out on a limb for meaningful reform. Mike Huckabee - you're ok in my book.

Tagged: Fair Tax, IRS, Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, Tax, Taxation

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