Washington Edition

Democrats Try to Turn the Table on Trump With Taxes

The party is looking for a political advantage on a key GOP issue
Both parties are working to claim the advantage on taxes in the midterm campaign.Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg

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While President Donald Trump and Republicans are out promoting their tax cuts, a raft of Democratic politicians are talking about raising taxes — at least on the very rich.