[phil_will1]

Although I share your support for a consumption tax, I seriously doubt that that issue alone would change the dynamics of this campaign. There simply aren't enough people out there who are educated on the enormous benefits that taxing consumption would provide, as much as I wish it were otherwise.

Also, as disappointed as I am that this administration has not taken a leadership position on Fundamental Tax Reform, I do believe that the President would sign the FairTax bill if it were passed by congress. I am not nearly as confident that President Dean, Clark or Gebhardt would. In that sense, it does matter who sits in the oval office relative to this issue. There is also the distinct possibility that President Bush is sincere in his previously stated desire to take up this issue in his 2nd term.

[drypowder]

I am not nearly as confident that President Dean, Clark or Gebhardt would. In that sense, it does matter who sits in the oval office relative to this issue

I agree that President Bush would be more apt to act on a tax code overhaul than any of the Dems but my point is that I am convinced it is not going to happen, at least in my life time. If I'm not mistaken, Clark is the only candidate thus far to even bring up the subject of changing the tax code. The tax subject does attract attention but I doubt that his plan will aid him in his run for president.