Everyone who hears politicians talk about "revenue" know they are talking about raising tax rates. It is a common misconception that raising tax rates will result in raising tax revenue. This concept has been proven incorrect multiple times.
Secretary of Treasury Andrew Mellon proved this first in the 1920's, when he fought successfully to lower tax rates to encourage investment in something other than tax exempt securities. Investors made more money, business expanded, more people made more personal income, and tax revenue increased.
This same formula was used by presidents Kennedy (1960's), Reagan (1980's) and G.W. Bush (2000's). I find it incredibly dishonest for democrat politicians to continually repeat the opposite is true, that tax cuts result in less revenue.
Here is a paper that deserves your attention in advance of voting. If anything, read this and compare what your elected officials are saying about tax policy.
Trickle Down Theory & Tax Cuts for the Rich PDF
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