Republicans hustling to pass tax bill no one really likes

Plus: Trump pick drops out No Images? Click here         Republicans Are Hustling To Pass A Tax Bill That No One Really Likes The tax bill Republicans are on the verge of passing remains generally unloved by America, new polling shows. Nearly every publicly released poll of the bill taken this December shows its numbers in the red, with support from the bill ranging between 26 percent and 44 percent, and averaging out to just over 30 percent. That would make it, if enacted, among the least popular pieces of major legislation signed into law since the 1990s. And despite President Donald Trump’s claim otherwise, the plan doesn’t appear to be growing on the public ― the most recent poll, released Monday by Monmouth University, was one of the worst recent surveys to date. In that survey, just 14 percent of Americans expected the tax plan to cut their own taxes, while half expected to have their taxes hiked. In a Quinnipiac poll released last week, 65 percent of voters thought the plan would mostly benefit the wealthy. The considerable share of Americans who remain undecided or lukewarm gives the bill plenty of room to either gain or lose support. Views of the Affordable Care Act grew substantially worse ― and then substantially better ― in the years following its passage. The 2009 stimulus plan, which passed with majority support, was largely disliked a year later. Less promisingly for the tax plan, however, those people who aren’t sure about it aren’t too likely to be big fans of the current president. The plan suffers from a significant enthusiasm gap across many of the surveys, with strong opposition for the plan outpacing strong support (although few opponents cite taxes as a top issue). READ MORE     WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING? A Trump judicial nominee dropped out after an embarrassing hearing. Matthew Petersen is the president’s third court pick to crash and burn over not being qualified to be a federal judge. READ MORE Trump decided climate change is no longer a national security threat. The move contradicts the military’s own assessments going back to 1990. READ MORE The president's supporters are stepping up their attacks on Bob Mueller and the FBI. The attacks on the bureau and the special counsel’s office appear intended to set the stage for firing Mueller. READ MORE It's almost the end of the year, and we want to make this newsletter even better for you in 2018. Take a few minutes to fill out this survey and let us know what you'd like to see more of next year.     .     ICYMI If Congress doesn't act soon to save Dreamers, it might not save them at all. Immigration reform advocates want legal status for undocumented young people as part of a government spending bill.   Relief, bitterness and frustration mark another year of Obamacare enrollment. Shopping for health insurance has always been a pain. Obamacare’s problems and Trump’s sabotage made it worse this year.   Families of Americans imprisoned in Egypt are pinning their hopes on Mike Pence. The vice president stops in Cairo this week. Advocates for two detainees have reached out to the National Security Council 11 times this year without a response.    . Want more?  Sandy Hook Mom Slams Trump For Partying With NRA Head On Massacre Anniversary 14 Photos Of Trump That Remind Us What A Weird Year 2017 Was Ted Cruz ‘Splains Jedi Integrity To Luke Skywalker. It Doesn’t Go Well.     How will Trump’s administration impact you? Sign up for our email and find out. Did a friend send you this? Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Want more? Here are two other newsletters you'll love: The Morning Email and Must Reads. ©2017 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe