BOSTON (AP) — Mitt Romney is promising to reduce taxes on
middle-income Americans. But how does he define "middle-income"?
The Republican presidential nominee defined it as income of
$200,000 to $250,000 a year. Romney commented during an
interview broadcast Friday on ABC's "Good Morning America." The
Census Bureau reported this week that the median household
income — the midpoint for the nation — is just over $50,000. The
definition of "middle income" or the "middle class" is
politically charged. Both presidential candidates are fighting
to win over working-class voters. President Barack Obama has
defined "middle class" as income up to $250,000 a year. Obama
wants to extend Bush-era tax cuts for those making less than
$250,000. Romney wants to extend the tax cuts for everyone.