It doesn’t matter if a corporation is doing well, right now is not a good time to raise taxes on anybody.
It has been proven historically that raising taxes during a recession can lead into a deep depression.
Just because someone makes good money doesn’t mean that they can continue growth under circumstances forcing them to limit the amount of money they can re-invest.
No matter what Obama has promised, the time is now to face reality and do what is right for the country.
If Barack Obama made false promises, that is one thing. Executing them and hurting the country in order to save face would lead everyone into disaster.