November 8, 2010 9:41AM 

# Debunking White House Pro-Tax Increase Propaganda 

By [Daniel J. Mitchell](https://www.cato.org/people/daniel-mitchell) 

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The White House recently released a video, narrated by Austan Goolsbee of the Council of Economic Advisers, asserting that higher tax rates on the so-called rich would be a good idea.

Since Goolsbee’s video made so many unsubstantiated assertions and was guilty of so many sins of omission, here’s a rebuttal video, narrated by yours truly.

This new Center for Freedom and Prosperity video includes the full footage of the White House production, so viewers can decide for themselves which side is correct.

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