The Detroit Free Press reports that Michigan House Democrats have unveiled a package of middle class tax cuts, mostly aimed at repealing a series of wildly unpopular Republican-backed tax hikes that were passed in 2011.  Specifically, Democrats will introduce "bills that will repeal the tax passed in 2011 on seniors' pension income, restore the Earned Income Tax Credit to 11%, as well as child deductions and the homestead property tax credit." Unfortunately, Michigan Republicans immediately announced that as long as they remain in control of state government, the Democratic plan is dead on arrival.   "Their chance of accomplishing the goals, however are twofold: slim and none, according to Republicans who hold the majority in the House and Senate, as well as the governor's office."  Voters seem to agree with that assessment, which is perhaps one reason why recent polls indicate an historically massive early lead for Democrats in the next election.