The politicians, especially Democrats, are criticizing their opponents for wanting or voting for the wealthy to pay the same tax rate.
The candidates try to make you believe that the same rate means the same amount but that is not true. I wish we all paid the same rates. If the rate was 15 percent, then someone with a $10,000 net income would pay $1,500, but one with $200,000 net income pays $30,000.
Be careful when you decide on voting. Remember the old joke, "How can you tell when a politician is lying"? His/her lips are moving."