Our illustrious Governor has touted a new tax program that would cut property taxes. The original idea was well received by the average voter. Because, even though the wealthy and big business would reap most of the benefits, the blue collar worker would also have lower property taxes. During his administration, he has transparently ignored the “average man “, and shamelessly favored the wealthy and affluent. This is nothing new, politicians have done this since the invention of politicians. What is humorous, is that he has upset some of his major backers. The tax program he supported had a major flaw. It inadvertently added more of the tax burden on richer districts. One might imagine how this went over with his supporters.

He has now, altered the tax program he supports. The new tax plan still lowers property taxes, but the lost tax revenue, will be made up on “sin” taxes. You know, increase taxes on tobacco products, pornography, and a video lottery, (whatever that is).

His critics say, this will not be enough to replace revenue lost by lowering property taxes. Probably not, but look at the mileage he can get from backing a tax break agenda. Besides, it will never make it through the State Legislature the way it is, and he knows it. The proposal will need to be amended to eliminate Middle Americas tax break. If he couples that with the “sin” tax, the prosperous would have no problem supporting his plan.

The way this man can back peddle, and change direction in mid issue, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him in the White House one day.