The GOP genuflects to corporate lobbyists and wealthy donors. With an intelligent leader in the WH, they might be able to play one off against the other, or make a principled argument that every industry can't be catered to. But, Republicans elected Trump instead. 

 Ultimately, those special interests will settle only for lower tax rates, with all current deductions, or disguised substitutes, in place. Despite huge deficits, the middle class will get a pittance, if anything.