Democratic US Senate candidates evade ‘wealth tax’ question Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 - Posted by Rich Miller * Relevant response excerpts to a Democratic US Senate debate question on the proposed federal wealth tax… Q: Next question, let’s turn to taxes. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden in your party have proposed a wealth tax. Do you agree with that idea, and how is your tax plan different and better than the other two on stage? * Meanwhile… It’s a topic of discussion Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson raised Monday on WGN’s debut episode of “The Point” – a millionaire’s tax. The union activist turned mayor says it’s the right moment for Illinois to tax millionaires more and create a tax on digital advertising.