By Hunter Walker 4/16/12 7:00pm

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George Maragos

George Maragos Can’t Spell The ‘Buffett Rule,’ But He Doesn’t Like It One Bit

In honor of Tax Day tomorrow, Republican Senate candidate George Maragos sent out a lengthy press release accusing New York’s current senator, Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand, and President Barack Obama of trying “to deflect public attention from their failed economic policies by cultivating a climate of class warfare among economic, ethnic, and gender groups.” Mr. Maragos specifically criticized the “Buffet Rule.” Presumably, Mr. Maragos was actually referring to the “Buffett Rule,” the plan to ensure higher tax rates on people making over $1 million proposed by billionaire investor Warren Buffett, rather than a proposed regulation on buffet-style dining. Read More

By Colin Campbell 2/03/12 4:00pm

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Chuck Schumer at a campaign event for Lew Fidler

Schumer Continues to ‘Confuse’ Warren Buffett With Mitt Romney

Senator Chuck Schumer had some fun the other day when he “mistakenly” confused the “Buffett Rule,” President Barack Obama’s tax proposal that the wealthy pay at least the same tax rate as the middle class, with presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

“So, it’s a priority for us to act on some kind of Romney—I mean, Buffett Rule,” he joked.

Mr. Romney, of course, is on the defense over his tax rate — he only pays about a 14 percent tax rate on the tens of millions of dollars he earns each year. Mr. Schumer, who heads the Senate Democrats messaging efforts, was more than happy to remind voters of Mr. Romney’s tax situation.

Politicker caught up to Mr. Schumer at a campaign event this afternoon and asked if “the Romney Rule” would be a phrase that would see continued use. Read More