Julian Zelizer : Ever since conservatives undertook their `` starve the beast '' strategy in the early 1980s , Republicans have also been aware that continually cutting taxes is the best way to ensure that Democrats wo n't have the money they need to start new government programs . When Republicans attack progressive taxes , Democrats usually hide . He says Democrats need to advocate for a progressive system and use it to fund programs . 00:52:08
Julian Zelizer : When Republicans attack progressive taxes , Democrats usually hide . He says Democrats need to advocate for a progressive system and use it to fund programs . 00:52:08