Thread by @timkaine

If you follow me on here, you probably already know that I think the GOP tax bill is bad news. But it's going to be voted on in the (very) near future, and I need you to speak out loud and clear against it. Here's why: 1/

First, and very importantly: This tax bill very clearly puts large corporations and the wealthiest among us ahead of middle-class families. Full stop. By 2027, we would see a substantial tax hike for the middle class. 2/

And while middle-class families pay more, the top 1% would see an average of $32,510 in tax CUTS. Want to be even more appalled? The top 0.1%—making at least $5.1 *million* a year—would see an average tax cut of $208,060! 3/

This is all clearly wrong. But let's look past the obvious and see what else the tax bill would do. For starters, it would add at least $1.4 TRILLION to the deficit over 10 years—saddling our kids and grandkids with even more debt. 4/

But let's just say, for argument's sake, that maybe the GOP doesn't care about anything I've listed so far (like the middle class or our future debt). How about this: The bill could result in 13 million fewer people having health insurance. 5/

Yes, you read that right. Because it repeals the ACA's individual mandate, the bill would wreak havoc on health care and cause premiums to rise. 6/

So we've got tax hikes for the middle class, health care at risk for millions. Next up? Workers: This bill does everything it can to make sure CEOs win and workers lose. Those are some backwards priorities if you ask me. 7/

This bill sends a message to the American people from the GOP: "We don't care."

It's bad for our future, it's bad for families across Virginia and the entire country, it's bad for workers, it's bad for women, it's bad for kids, it's bad for seniors. 8/

Now you've read all this and you're as fired up as I am. Here's what to do:

1. For more info on what I've just shared, read @voxdotcom's explainer: vox.com/policy-and-pol…

2. Pick up your phone, dial [phone], and ask your Senator to vote NO on this tax bill.

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