Unlike in the past these tax cuts are extremely unpopular According to FiveThirtyEight s Harry Enten this bill is more unpopular than most tax hike bills are Why Because everyone knows it s a giveaway to the rich at the expense of the middle class The GOP Congress could take its time and fashion a bill where the numbers add up That could at least pass muster with most Republican voters So why are they in such a frenzy to pass this monstrosity 