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Politicastrophy · 10-03-2008, 12:26 PM

Here's the link to the poll results that I just read:
Poll: Small Businesses Leaning Towards Obama by 11 Points - Yahoo! News

I was a little confused by the debate last night when Palin mentioned small businesses would feel a tax crunch if Obama gets elected.

Does anybody here know the details of Obama's tax plan in relation to small business?

Yakk · 10-03-2008, 12:29 PM

I think Pallin was implying that small businesses that make more than 250,000$ a year profit end up being counted as income, and have a higher tax rate under the Obama plan than under the McCain plan?

Glory's Sun · 10-03-2008, 12:40 PM

basically.. polls mean nothing..

however, Palin was trying to attack Obama in saying that most small businesses would fall into his tax hike, which Biden retorted that 95% of small businesses do not make that much and would hence be safe under his proposed tax plan.

Obama's tax plan calls for a tax break for anyone making under that dollar figure.

thingstodo · 10-04-2008, 02:35 AM

It means that most small business owners understand that Palin was full of crap when she said most would feel a tax increase since most don't make $250K+. That was probably the dumbest thing she said since it involves simple math. I questioned her statement when I first heard it because I didn't think most small business owners would make that much.

ratbastid · 10-04-2008, 04:51 AM

Since the Palin debate performance, it's been clear: if it comes out of her mouth and it's about Obama, it's probably about 5% factual.

asaris · 10-04-2008, 04:55 AM

Remember, factcheck.org is your friend. It's non-partisan and usually correct.

10-03-2008, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Politicastrophy Upright	New Poll Yahoo News: Small Businesses Favor Obama by 11 Points. What does this mean? Here's the link to the poll results that I just read: Poll: Small Businesses Leaning Towards Obama by 11 Points - Yahoo! News I was a little confused by the debate last night when Palin mentioned small businesses would feel a tax crunch if Obama gets elected. Does anybody here know the details of Obama's tax plan in relation to small business?

10-03-2008, 12:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Yakk Wehret Den Anfängen! Location: Ontario, Canada	I think Pallin was implying that small businesses that make more than 250,000$ a year profit end up being counted as income, and have a higher tax rate under the Obama plan than under the McCain plan? __________________ Last edited by JHVH : 10-29-4004 BC at 09:00 PM. Reason: Time for a rest.

10-04-2008, 02:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	It means that most small business owners understand that Palin was full of crap when she said most would feel a tax increase since most don't make $250K+. That was probably the dumbest thing she said since it involves simple math. I questioned her statement when I first heard it because I didn't think most small business owners would make that much. __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.

10-04-2008, 04:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
asaris Mad Philosopher Location: Washington, DC	Remember, factcheck.org is your friend. It's non-partisan and usually correct. __________________ "Die Deutschen meinen, daß die Kraft sich in Härte und Grausamkeit offenbaren müsse, sie unterwerfen sich dann gerne und mit Bewunderung:[...]. Daß es Kraft giebt in der Milde und Stille, das glauben sie nicht leicht." "The Germans believe that power must reveal itself in hardness and cruelty and then submit themselves gladly and with admiration[...]. They do not believe readily that there is power in meekness and calm." -- Friedrich Nietzsche

10-03-2008, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Glory's Sun Registered User	basically.. polls mean nothing.. however, Palin was trying to attack Obama in saying that most small businesses would fall into his tax hike, which Biden retorted that 95% of small businesses do not make that much and would hence be safe under his proposed tax plan. Obama's tax plan calls for a tax break for anyone making under that dollar figure.

10-04-2008, 04:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
ratbastid Darth Papa Location: Yonder	Since the Palin debate performance, it's been clear: if it comes out of her mouth and it's about Obama, it's probably about 5% factual.