A Good Reporter: Jake Tapper

I just wish reporters would ask serious questions and be skeptical of all politicians. No obvious political or ideological bias. Not gotchas, just questions that draw out a politician's thinking and throw more light on an issue so we the people can evaluate the facts and make decisions. I've found one so far.

ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Jake Tapper has been doing some serious, unbiased reporting. I really like the cut of his jib. Unlike the Obamessiah worshipers in the press corps, this guy throws fastballs. Jake is the reporter who asked the president how we would judge whether his plan is working a year from now. He asked for metrics. Not an aha, just a serious question that I myself was thinking. He asked White House spokesmouth Gibbs this question yesterday:

One, does the president believe that raising taxes hinders economic growth. I understand that he believes in -- in fairness in the tax system and he needs to -- they need to reduce the deficit and pay for some of these programs. But is he concerned at all that raising taxes could hinder economic growth?

He then followed up with two more zingers. Read his whole article here. Tapper also gives us an itemized rundown of all the new taxes in the President's budget. It's a must read. Here is just a sample:

$338 billion - Bush tax cuts expire
$179 billlion - eliminate itemized deduction
$118 billion - capital gains tax hike

Total: $636 billion/10 years

He also breaks down the economically stupid, jobs killing taxes on businesses. It's a must read. Go see it here.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/