A Future Question One

I don’t think it’s much of a surprise to anyone that Question One was defeated.

Even in some South Shore towns where McCain is actually beating Obama, the income tax repeal initiative is being crushed.

Public sector unions spent (wasted?) millions fighting it, even though it probably never would have passed.

And yet, this could have been a great year for a measure like this, if only it had been a bit less radical.

I do believe taxpayer advocates should try again, but with a measure that reaffirms the electorate’s previous desire to cut the rate to a flat 5%. At best, a 4% measure might have a prayer.

But to push to eliminate the tax entirely in two years, without having the war chest to make the case for it, is an exercise in futility.

When even McCain voters aren’t backing the measure, it’s time to rethink the strategy.