This pledge was formally titled "Taxpayer Protection Pledge"

This pledge was signed by President Bush and 258 members of Congress in 2004. With the passage of HR 6, affectionately known as "THE CLEAN Energy Act" 32 original signees violated their respective pledges to the people of their respective states, and to the people of the United States of America. In short, the pledge read as written below:

I, [esteemed and distinguished Politician], pledge to the taxpayers of the [my district]district of the state of [my state], and to the American people that I will: ONE, oppose any and all efforts to increase the marginal income tax rates for individuals and/or businesses; and TWO, oppose any net reduction or elimination of deductions and credits, unless matched dollar for dollar by further reducing tax rates.

The following is the list the violators. It is up to the people of their Congressional Districts to hold these politicians at their word, or toss them out in the 2008 primaries. These people received many votes based on signing these pledges, and by passing HR6, they have literally told the people they don't need their votes any more.

Wake up Americans. Fire these back-pedaling, lying representatives. Voice your opinion at the ballot box during the primaries. Don't let them get through to the general election.

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Sources: Club for Growth
Tax Policy Center .org