Nobody votes for "higher taxes" they vote for "better services". Also, it's a pretty bold assumption that NY and CA voters were in favor of the party that chang

Nobody votes for "higher taxes" they vote for "better services". Also, it's a pretty bold assumption that NY and CA voters were in favor of the party that changed federal policy affecting their taxes. This is a confederalism vs federalism issue. If you believe in a strong Federal government, support the lowering of the SALT. If you believe that states are best at determining how to support their residents, oppose it.