Sixth national poll shows majority support for ending tax cuts for rich

[babylonsister]

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/plum-line/2010/09/a_sixth_national_poll_shows_ma.html


Sixth national poll shows majority support for ending tax cuts for rich
Greg Sargent


The other day I noted that five national polls revealed solid majority support for ending the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy.

We now have a sixth poll: The National Journal Congressional Connection Poll, conducted with the Pew Research Center, finds the same.

The numbers: Twenty nine percent support ending only the tax cuts for the rich, and 28 percent ending all the tax cuts -- meaning a total of 57 percent support letting the tax cuts for the rich expire. Only 29 percent, or less than a third, support the GOP position of keeping all the tax cuts in place.

Support also runs strong among independents, with 28 percent supporting ending the tax cuts for the rich, and 31 percent supporting an end to them all -- a total of 59 percent.

A quick word about all these numbers. A number of you have pointed out that national polls don't matter as much as how this issue polls in the marginal districts across the country that will decide who controls the House of Representatives. And no question, that's key.

But right now Dem leaders are engaged in intense debate over how -- and how aggressively -- to take a stand on this issue. And this is a national battle in the sense that in a nationalized election, such a fight could clearly define the differences between the two parties. Whatever is going on in individual districts, such nationalized messaging would presumably trickle down and impact these races.

If you aren't going to take a stand on an issue where half dozen national polls are on your side, what issue will you take a stand on?

[DJ13]

1. "If you aren't going to take a stand on an issue.....

.....where half dozen national polls are on your side, what issue will you take a stand on?"


Repeat after me.....

Single payer

[montanacowboy]

3. Hey, and Gitmo is still operating

and hey, the wars still going on and DADT is still in place......

[babylonsister]

5. Got a link to all those polls for single payer? Thanks. And also,

why are you changing the subject?

[DJ13]

7. here

July 2009
Kaiser Health Tracking Poll

Do you favor or oppose, "Having a national health plan in which all Americans would get their insurance through an expanded, universal form of Medicare-for all?"
Favor 58%, Oppose 38%, NA/DK 3%



Feb.
2009
Grove Insight Opinion Research
"When given a choice of the current system or one "like Medicare that is run by the government and financed by taxpayers," voters overwhelmingly chose the latter. A solid majority (59%) say they would prefer a national health insurance program that covers everyone, over the current system of private insurance offered to most through their employer."


Feb.
2009
New York Times/CBS News Poll
Americans are more likely today to embrace the idea of the government providing health insurance than they were 30 years ago. 59% say the government should provide national health insurance, including 49% who say such insurance should cover all medical problems.


Theres more -
http://www.wpasinglepayer.org/PollResults.html

[ProSense]

8. Those polls are not about single payer

First, the Kaiser poll result is a rewording of the public option question, and it was asked of half the respondents.

Second, it misrepresents what the New York Times asked, which is:

"Should the government in Washington provide national health insurance, or is this something that should be left only to private enterprise? IF GOVERNMENT, ASK: Should the government insurance be for all medical problems, or only for medical emergencies?"


The Grove poll states:

"Six in 10 Americans Favor Medicare Expansion to Provide a Public Health Plan Option"


These results support a public option.

[kirby]

2. Who cares about the public view?

In June of 2009, 62% polled wanted a public option to compete with the private health care industry. How did that turn out?

[Blue Owl]

4. Turtleface and OrangeGlo aren't going to like this

Too bad, fuckos!

We the people don't want your goddamned GOP tax cuts for the rich.

Deal with it.

[ProSense]

6. Evidently the media screams about a Democratic split on the issue isn't working

The Hill last week: Dems split over Bush cuts, Obama plan and a millionaire compromise

Politico yesterday: Democrats challenge Nancy Pelosi on taxes

National Journal today: 11 House Dems Oppose Obama On Letting Tax Cuts Expire

Who knew 11 House Dems meant the party was "split"?