Copyrighted Image? DMCA | The pledge pushed by Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, compels candidates to "resist any effort" to raise tax rates for individuals and businesses. Signers also pledge to oppose the elimination of tax credits and deductions unless they are matched dollar-for-dollar with tax cuts. But now, an increasing number of GOP candidates for Congress are declining to sign the promise to oppose any tax increase, a small sign that could signal a big shift in Republican politics on taxes. |