2008:
–Candidate Barack Obama, Sept. 12, 2008
–Joe Biden, Vice-Presidential debate in St. Louis, Oct. 3, 2008
2012:
“So if your family makes under $250,000 — which, by the way, 98 percent of Americans do — 97 percent of small businesses do, you will not see your income taxes increase by a single dime next year. That’s my plan. — August 8, 2012 Grand Junction, CO
“Now, if your family makes under $250,000 — which, by the way, is 98 percent of American families and 97 percent of small businesses — under my plan, your income taxes would not increase a single dime next year. (Applause.) That’s my plan.” — August 9, 2012 in Colorado Springs, CO
“So if your family makes $250,000 a year or less — like 98 percent of Americans — you won’t see your income taxes increase by a single dime next year under my plan. Not one dime.” — August 13, 2012 in Boone, IA