Will prices and taxes go even higher at least short term under Dean? [View All]

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I believe that is what he is saying by signaling on 'Meet the Press' that Wal-Mart shoppers will pay higher prices under his budget to give the foreign companies that supply them a raise. What about the American consumer?

And why should middle-Americans be willing to give up tax breaks in the short run with the promise of a rising economy. What exactly is his economic model for this and what is his timetable?

It seems that if you remove middle class tax benefits like the child credit it will, at least in the short run, mean less money going into these families pockets and more going out to the government that doesn't need it.

How does higher prices and higher taxes resulting from the first budget of a 'President' Dean translate into a benefit for Americans?