Jeff Merkley actually said...

"The idea that we're going to cut taxes on the rich, which is what the Republican plan in the House is, and put this massive additional tax on the ordinary families, I know it would not sell in my stat..."

"I appreciate the President not taking that tack, and instead of saying fair share."

"Let's talk about homes and housing for middle class Americans and low-income Americans. It is the biggest issue coming up in my town halls."

"I see that even the dream of home ownership fading away for so many families in my blue-collar community."