Pandering to voters is a time-honored tradition in American politics, but Vice President Kamala Harris took it to new levels with her surprising promise to seek to end federal income taxes on tips.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-08-17 00:34:59">August 17, 2024 at 12:34 a.m.</time>

Pandering to voters is a time-honored tradition in American politics, but Vice President Kamala Harris took it to new levels with her surprising promise to seek to end federal income taxes on tips.{ai:summary}<p>In a slick maneuver that could make a crook blush, Vice President Kamala Harris offered voters a sweet deal: abolishing federal income taxes on tips. It’s a move to charm the wallets of the service industry, making allies faster than a whiskey shot goes down. </p><p>In a world where promises are cheap, this one could pay off, but only if the cards fall right. Harris is playing to a crowd that loves a good financial break, but we'll see if it’s a bluff or the real deal. #politics</p>

Editorial: Harris’s move on tips takes pandering to new level

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