Americans Agree: The GOP Tax Scam Was a Bad Idea
While the temperatures in DC may be rising, public opinion of the GOP tax scam is not. A new NBC/WSJ poll released this afternoon shows Americans’ opinion of the law is only getting worse and a plurality of Americans agree that exploding the deficit to give tax cuts to the wealthy isn’t a good idea. From CNBC:
“The new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll shows that the tax-cut law, never broadly popular, has sagged in public esteem lately. Just 27 percent of Americans call it a good idea, down from 30 percent in January. A 36 percent plurality call it a bad idea, while the rest have no opinion.”
“Moreover, a majority gives thumbs-down on the plan when asked to consider its potential effects. Just 39 percent foresee a positive impact from a stronger economy, more jobs and more money in their pockets; 53 percent foresee a negative impact from higher deficits and disproportionate benefits for the wealthy and big corporations.”
“Moreover, a majority gives thumbs-down on the plan when asked to consider its potential effects. Just 39 percent foresee a positive impact from a stronger economy, more jobs and more money in their pockets; 53 percent foresee a negative impact from higher deficits and disproportionate benefits for the wealthy and big corporations.”