Conservative Democrats Embrace Parts of GOP Tax Plan
- Blue Dog group wants a seat at the table to negotiate with GOP
- Democrats remain largely opposed to Republican tax framework
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A group of conservative House Democrats is embracing some elements of a GOP plan to cut taxes, potentially creating an opening for Republicans to win bipartisan support.
The Blue Dog coalition, which has 18 members in the House, said it’s open to lowering business taxes, the first significant sign of a crack in Democratic opposition to the GOP approach. Their position was included in a plan released Wednesday outlining the group’s stance on taxes.