If the anti-union vanguard is comprised of neoliberal Democrats, can we really be surprised if Republicans follow in their wake unopposed by an unenthusiastic progressive base?

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The Alliance represents an effort to broaden the political base of the western Reform party by wooing eastern Progressive Conservatives.

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But this tax shows that you can have a broader base and lower rates and still achieve a more progressive tax system than we now have.

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