Natalie Gonnella
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Democrats may be pushing hard for tax hikes during the August recess, but much like the GOP (and much to President Obama's likely disappointment) Americans aren't buying it.
According to the latest poll from Rasmussen Reports, nearly two-thirds of voters say they favor lower rates and fewer deductions, rather than a tax rise when it comes to reworking the country's tax code:
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 64% of American Adults think it’s better to have lower tax rates and very few deductions than to have higher rates and lots of deductions. Only 16% prefer higher tax rates and more deductions. Nineteen percent (19%) are undecided.
And while 50% of Americans say they would favor a 2012 candidate who would raise taxes on the rich rather than one who promised to oppose all increases, overall:
Most adults across all demographic categories agree that it’s better for the economy if the government from a tax standpoint treats all business and companies equally. After all, when it comes to job creation and improving the overall economy, voters think tax cuts work better than government solutions. Sixty-two percent (62%) of voters believe cutting taxes is better than increasing government spending when it comes to creating jobs. Just 20% say increased government spending does more to create jobs, while nearly the same number (18%) are undecided.
With the next phase of the debt debate quickly taking shape the full analysis from Rasmussen's latest survey is available to view here.
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