Why are Democrats in favor of a VAT tax in America?

Some gentlemen yesterday was telling me the Democrats are going to eventually impose a VAT on Americans. I didn’t know there was a big push for this, is there?

I also think of it as an idea Republicans would be in favor of, over income tax. Seems to me many of my Republican friends thing spending taxes are much more fair than income tax (I disgaree). I guess maybe the Republicans are against it if it is an additional tax?

It seems to me VAT is quite regressive, taxes the poor more than an income tax doesn’t it?

I know many countries have a VAT, if you are living in a country that has one, can you tell me the general feeling in the country regarding the topic and how you feel?

I’m hoping the collective can tell me how the political parties look at VAT tax in America, and then your own personal opinion on the idea.

I’m a Democrat, but generally identify as a fiscal moderate, rather conservative on some fiscal issues, and I am against a VAT.