Most politicians families are in said tax bracket. Most of their personal friends are also in that bracket. Arguments about the issues/merits of cronyism and ne

Most politicians families are in said tax bracket. Most of their personal friends are also in that bracket. Arguments about the issues/merits of cronyism and nepotism aside, that is a simple answer as to why they are fighting so hard. The amazing aspect is the people in the middle class arguing for the oppressive tax system. Perhaps it is American aspirationalism or some misguided belief in trickle-down economics. Either way it is a curiously unique situation.