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To: TimF who wrote (585337)	9/15/2010 11:37:57 AM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1576843

Sixth national poll shows majority support for ending tax cuts for rich 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? voices.washingtonpost.com

To: TimF who wrote (585337)	9/15/2010 11:40:59 AM
From: tejek	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 1576843

The top 1 percent, for instance, has gone from capturing about 8 percent of the national income to 18 percent. But there’s no obvious skills differential between workers in the top 1 percent and the workers directly beneath them. It’s not like hedge fund managers are the only guys able to use Excel. This is pure poppycock. The rich are getting richer because they write better than everyone else or they think better than everyone else or because they play soccer better than everyone else. Its not because the 'game' is rigged. Of course not, says the rich asshole betting his eyes and looking innocent as hell. When are you going to get the sides right, Tim?