Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has voiced opposition to the Wyden-Smith tax bill, concerned that its passage could boost President Biden's reelection chances. Grassley and other GOP senators like Tillis are hesitant to support the bill, which has cleared the House and includes expanded refundable child tax credits. They fear it would make Biden 'look good' by sending out checks before the election, complicating the GOP's plans to extend the 2017 tax cuts and setting the stage for a potential Trump/2025 tax fight.
When you’re a Republican senator and don’t want to pass sensible, bi-partisan tax legislation because it would make Biden look good. https://t.co/RBsQaudWLI
Grassley Opposes Tax Bill that Makes Biden ‘Look Good’ “Passing a tax bill that makes the president look good — mailing out checks before the election — means he could be re-elected, and then we won’t extend the 2017 tax cuts.” https://t.co/O9txKHZjJl via @politicalwire
🟡NEW: Some GOP senators are uneasy about backing House tax bill since it may help Biden. Grassley: “Passing a tax bill that makes the president look good.. before the election means he could be reelected” Tillis says hold out for Trump/2025 tax fight https://t.co/lPjCaFbZna
This tax bill is a free gift for Biden’s re-elect ; and a disaster for America’s finances GOP senator doesn’t want to pass a tax bill because it could make Biden ‘look good’ - NBC News,https://t.co/vTTMPfW9Wd https://t.co/mQdeUSs7o1
Iowa's Sen. Chuck Grassley says he is concerned about voting for a bill just passed by the House that would expand refundable child tax credits, providing relief to struggling families, because it would make Pres. Biden "look good." https://t.co/lX9EjnMUe9
Chuck Grassley Signals Opposition to Bill Because It 'Makes the President Look Good' https://t.co/mRGrdsLppg
Sen. Grassley casts doubt on passing a bipartisan tax bill, saying it could make President Biden "look good" and improve Democrats' chances of holding the White House in the 2024 election. https://t.co/HjpDqkf4OK
👀 GOP Sen. Grassley tells me he’s concerned passing Wyden-Smith tax bill might aid Biden’s re-election: “I think passing a tax bill that makes the president look good mailing out checks before the election, means he could be reelected and then we won’t extend the 2017 tax cuts”
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says passing the tax bill might be a bad idea because it would allow the president to “mail out checks before the election” and get re-elected. It would then be harder for Republicans to later extend their 2017 law that expires next year.
Chuck Grassley (R-IA) said passing the tax bill would mean “the president looks good, mail out checks before the election, means that he could be reelected and then we won’t extend the 2017 tax law.”