Stats based on percentages can be very misleading. I didn't check any of the opinion pieces numbers but his argument is a bit silly.... At the end he says if you tax them at a higher percentage they will just use more loopholes to avoid the taxes. However, they are going to use these loopholes anyway....
If you were ever wondering who is better for the economy check out this blog:
The Liscio Report: Presidential economics: Do parties matter?
GDP:
Employment:
Unemployment:
CPI:
Fiscal shift:
Stock:
Inequality:
Dems are better for employment, GDP, stock market, inequality exchange, unemployment, and inflation. Republicans have bonds.
If you need more proof then explain why we are going into a recession with Bush in power for the last 8 years. His policies have almost destroyed our economy and may still yet. It is going to take a long time to climb out of the hole he dug us into.