FactCheck.org: FactCheck Mailbag

FactCheck.org: FactCheck Mailbag
I like the last question and answer on this video - What's the definition of "middle class"? According to this, 2% of people classify themselves as "upper class" while 7% say they are "lower class". That leaves 91% of people thinking they are "middle class" or "working class". So, when politicians say nice things about "middle class tax cuts", 91% of people think they are offering something to them. You don't really have to be a cynic to know there's something fishy with the numbers - there's only so much you can raise taxes on the top 2% in order to cut taxes and create programs for the other 98%. Somewhere in there, folks who consider themselves middle class are going to get caught in the "tax the rich" frenzy.