A vote for republicans equals a lower standard of living and higher taxes. here`s how.. Vote republican they give tax cuts to wealthy, in turn that means less money for the federal govt. which means cuts in programs and services and less money for state and local govts. which means cuts in programs and services and tax increase to offset the loss of revenue , which equals a lower standard of living and higher taxes, SO if you want a lower standard of living and higher taxes vote republican.