Walking with a ghost: Davis and the national sales tax

Update 10/30: See Brian Davis and Minnesota's flat tax organizers for revealing new developments in this story. Emerging details tend to support Senator's Day's recollections of Davis's ongoing interest in the national sales tax.[end update]

We have to chuckle at the Post Bulletin story, Davis says DFL is distorting his stance on national sales tax, especially the closing paragraphs:

But another Republican, state Sen. Dick Day of Owatonna, said it has always been his impression that Davis supported the fair tax. Day ran for the congressional seat but lost in the GOP primary against Davis in September. He did not participate in the debate, though.

"I've thought all along that he's been for the (fair) tax. I've always thought that. I think his supporters would be disappointed if he wasn't," Day said.

Fascinating stuff.  Davis seems to want to have it both ways: applauding the national sales tax but being able to deny that he thinks it's a good idea.  Sounds like the response of a certain Sixth District congresswoman when she was called on it. Davis touts being a straight shooter, but has anyone seen him hit a target?

Update: The irreplaceable McPherson Hall at Minnesota Central takes an in-depth look at Davis's saying that the national sales tax is a "good idea" in Davis needs more time to Study Taxes. [end update]

Since it's close to Halloween, we know the perfect song for Davis's odds of being elected on Tuesday:

Comments

[DavidWatts]

good tune. but I prefer The White Stripes version :D