Or maybe...just maaaayyyyyyybe, in general, the public is sick and tired of hearing anyone's voice who is associated with the Republican party.
Most people are happy to hear "I want to tax the rich more." People are sick and tired of seeing the executives at their companies driving around in nice new cars while they struggle to fill their tank.
Frankly, I'd probably be hurt by higher tax rates, but honestly, I'm sick of seeing the bullshit from the upper class too. I don't want to hear any more of this "rich already pay too much" bullshit. When you have decidely more than the people who work for you, and they make so little that any given month creates a choice between paying rent and buying groceries, and you have the gall to say you "pay too much already" you can go freak yourself.