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Hassin Bin Sober

(27,495 posts) Fri Nov 8, 2019, 02:04 PM Nov 2019

New poll finds overwhelming support for an annual wealth tax [View all]

This is from February but ....

New poll finds overwhelming support for an annual wealth tax

https://thehill.com/hilltv/what-americas-thinking/428747-new-poll-americans-overwhelmingly-support-taxing-the-wealth-of

A new poll is finding broad support for an annual wealth tax on people with assets of at least $50 million, underlining support for taxing the rich.

The Hill-HarrisX survey released Wednesday found that 74 percent of registered voters back an annual 2 percent tax on people with assets over $50 million, and a 3 percent tax on people with assets in excess of $1 billion.

The poll showed support for the idea among people of all ages and races and from both political parties.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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New poll finds overwhelming support for an annual wealth tax [View all] Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2019 OP

But the job creators. guillaumeb Nov 2019 #1

Yes, and the constitutionality of it, and it won't pass etc.. CentralMass Nov 2019 #3

Exactly. guillaumeb Nov 2019 #4

I would really like to hear from Joe Biden on this topic. Red Oak Nov 2019 #2

I believe this is unconstitutional and would never pass muster in any court much less the right Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #12

In what way is it unconstitutional? Buzz cook Nov 2019 #14

The income tax require an amendment in order to be implemented. Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #19

A wealth tax apportioned by class Buzz cook Nov 2019 #22

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Nov 2019 #5

When these idiots cry about people no longer wanting to achieve anything, ask them to name one world wide wally Nov 2019 #6

It was popular earlier this year and it remains popular BeyondGeography Nov 2019 #7

Should at least take the word "new" out of the subject line. redqueen Nov 2019 #8

Asked and answered. Buzz cook Nov 2019 #16

I would bet you'd get strong support for increasing taxes on everyone making more than the pollee. Hoyt Nov 2019 #9

The burden will fall on the middle class to prove their value annually tirebiter Nov 2019 #10

Yeah, why bother having laws when the crooks will get away with stuff. Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2019 #13

Why create a problem for those of us who are neither the cause or the cure tirebiter Nov 2019 #15

The IRS is woefully underfunded. Buzz cook Nov 2019 #17

They can't have them do anything tirebiter Nov 2019 #20

Ever hear of regulations and laws? Buzz cook Nov 2019 #21

Not So Scary After All colsohlibgal Nov 2019 #11

A wealth tax may be unconstitutional and will be tied up in the courts for a long time Gothmog Nov 2019 #18

Renaming progressive taxation that is very different in consruct from your wealth tax tirebiter Nov 2019 #23