U.S. Sen. Rick Scott on Thursday released a revised version of his plan to “Rescue America,” backing down from his proposal that would require all Americans to pay “some income tax,” an ambiguous statement that suggested imposing new taxes on millions of people currently making too little money or seniors living solely on Social Security.
In a video accompanying the announcement, Scott, a Florida Republican, said that portion of the plan was “poorly worded,” which “enabled the establishment from both parties in Washington to twist it into campaign-style attack fodder.”
“What I was trying to say is that every American needs to pull their weight,” said Scott, wearing his trademark Navy ballcap. “Able-bodied Americans under 60 should work. We need them pulling the wagon and paying taxes, not sitting at home taking money from the government.”
