I think Fred isn't tying himself to anyone's brand of tax reform. He's said he wants to streamline the process, and get rid of some of the onerous regulations. I'm glad he's not claiming any one way as best, until he spends the time studying the matter.
Huckabee can claim to support the Fair Tax plan all he wants, but it doesn't mean he'd have the political clout to get it done, even if he ever became President. The same goes with his idea of constitutional amendments to protect the unborn, and marriage. Sounds good to the Christian voter, but it ain't gonna happen in the real world of American politics, so actual practical alternatives need to be considered, as Fred has been saying.
According to Fred Thompson’s own plan, if I make $99,000 this year (after my allowable deductions), my tax is $9,900, netting me $89,100.
If I make $101,000 (after making the same deductions, my tax is $25,250, netting me $75,750.
Sorry, that doesn’t sound very good to me.
Fred said he would sign the FairTax bill, but then said he was against it. He lost any chance of my support (in the primary) with that flip alone.