Less Than A Third Of Americans Support Keeping Bush Tax Cuts For The Wealthy

A new CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll shows that 58% believe it’s time to end the tax cuts for the rich, and less than a third support extending them (h/t Greg Sargent)

[Question Number] 18. As you may know, the tax cuts passed into law when George W. Bush was president are set to expire this year. Unless a new bill is passed, federal income tax rates will rise to the level they were at when those cuts were enacted. Which of the following statements comes closest to your view:

Aug. 6-10 2010

Those tax cuts should continue for all Americans regardless of how much money they make: 31%

Those tax cuts should continue for families that make less than 250 thousand dollars a year, but taxes should rise to the previous level for families who make more than that amount: 51%

Taxes should rise to the previous level for all Americans regardless of how much money they make: 18%

By: Alan

Alan Colmes is the publisher of Liberaland.