I think this article abotu sums it up when it comes to Democrats and taxes. Reducing tax rates is ALWAYS the last option. I find it laughable that they want to collect after the fact taxes, even more funny that they think they are doing people a favor by not charging penalties on those taxes that they didn't owe in the first place. A few wanted examples of state policies dems overruled Romney on? Here's one.

http://www.boston.com/business/taxes...ack_the_money/

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All you need to know about the energy crisis:
ANWR Exploration Republicans: 91% Supported. Democrats: 86% Opposed.
Coal-to-liquid R's: 90% YES. D's: 78% NO.
Oil Shale Exploration R's: 90% YES. D's: 86% NO.
Outer Continental Shelf Exploration R's: 81% YES. D's: 83% NO.
Increased Refinery Capacity R's: 97% YES. D's: 96% NO

SUMMARY: 91% of House Republicans have historically voted to increase the production of America’s own oil and gas. 86% of House Democrats have historically voted against.