Eliminating the state and local tax deduction proves beyond any shadow of doubt that the Republican Party despises the Middle Class.  Thanks to Republicans and Democrats, we now pay more in federal, state and local taxes than we do to feed and clothe our families.  No longer is the Republican Party in favor of low taxes - they tax and spend like Dems - that's why McConnell opposes Trump's budget cuts.  If the Repubs and Dems hate us so much, we in the Middle Class must form our own party.