ATR Commends Primary Winners for Opposing Tax Increases
The Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers, celebrated for their primary victories, promise to resist income tax hikes, underscoring a commitment to fiscal responsibility.
- ATR celebrates the commitment of Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers in Texas, North Carolina, and Indiana primaries, highlighting their promise to oppose income tax increases.
- The Pledge, created in 1985, has over 1,400 signers, including 191 in the U.S. House and 42 in the U.S. Senate, primarily Republicans.
- President Reagan championed the Pledge, urging candidates to commit to opposing tax hikes to promote economic growth and protect taxpayers.
- Criticism is directed at Democratic candidates for their lack of commitment to the Pledge and intentions to reverse pro-growth tax policies.
- ATR President Grover Norquist emphasizes the Pledge's role in ensuring candidates' dedication to fiscal responsibility and pro-growth policies.