We cut the income tax of biggest middle class there is
OverstatedNed Lamont, at Connecticut Governor General Election Debate (WTNH News 8)
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Why we checked itLamont claims his administration cut the income tax for the middle class, a specific policy action that can be verified against Connecticut tax records and legislation
What we foundConnecticut did enact a significant middle-class income tax cut under Lamont, but the broader claim glosses over simultaneous tax increases on other items during his tenure.