Senator Obama has a new campaign twist with no income tax for seniors making less than $50,000 per year.

It's not a real good idea, and that's coming from someone who fervently believes in tax reform.

However Obama's plan is flawed in several ways according to experts. Could it be he's striving for more votes from the over 50 age group?

Whatever his reason, read Obama's No Income Tax on Seniors Draws Critics to see why it is not economically feasible.

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