Taxpayer Protection Pledge Gains Momentum Ahead of Primaries

Candidates across several states commit to opposing tax hikes, reinforcing fiscal conservatism.

As primary elections approach, candidates in Arkansas, California, and Mississippi sign the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, promising to oppose any income tax increases.
The pledge, created by Americans for Tax Reform in 1985, has been signed by over 1,400 elected officials and candidates, demonstrating a widespread commitment to fiscal conservatism.
Incumbents and new candidates alike have made written commitments to resist tax hikes, a move praised by ATR President Grover Norquist as crucial for economic growth and job creation.
Despite the pledge's popularity among Republicans, no congressional Democrats have made this commitment, highlighting a stark contrast in fiscal policy approaches.
President Biden and Vice President Harris's vows to reverse the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are criticized by pledge supporters, who argue such moves would harm economic growth and taxpayer interests.