However, he is forcing the other candidates into an uncomfortable position. By attacking his plan they are defending the 35-35-0 tax scheme. I don't think all that many Republican primary voters have much faith that some politician will make a few tweeks and magically fix ten thousand pages of crony tax code.
It's been fun watching FReepers defend the progressive tax code, massive loopholes and redistribution policies. Like somehow the same congress that would give us a 20% sales tax wouldn't just as easily jack the income tax back up to 90%. At least the welfare parasites would have to pay the sales tax.
My family will pay a lot more in taxes and that we can’t afford. This plan would also end tax deductions for home, health etc.