Nobody likes taxes, not even Democrats. But, reasonable people know we have to have them. Like most Democrats, I believe that a progressive income tax is the fairest tax. Also, contrary to popular belief, most Democrats are NOT in favor of more taxes. We just don't think paying less taxes should be our top priority either.
Public education is the backbone of America.
Bad ideas like vouchers will only hurt public education, raise our taxes, or do both. Most Democrats are against vouchers, and polls show that, once they understand the effects of vouchers, most Americans are also. This is no way for a super power to act. Democrats are more likely to see our role in the world as a responsible citizen, not an 800-pound gorilla. Democrats agree with Republicans that we need a strong military.