!WoW! Poll: More Voters Think McCain Would Raise Their Taxes

[jefferson_dem]

Poll: More Voters Think McCain Would Raise Their Taxes
By Eric Kleefeld - October 14, 2008, 7:09PM

Here's a very curious result from the new CBS/New York Times poll: More registered voters think John McCain would raise their taxes than think Barack Obama would, a sign that the Obama campaign's constant assault on McCain's health plan -- and its taxation of health benefits -- has been paying off.

Here's the relevant question:

If he were elected President, do you think (candidate) would raise taxes on people like yourself, or wouldn't he do that?

Obama: Would 46%, Would Not 41%
McCain: Would 51%, Would Not 38%

Taxes are usually a slam-dunk issue for the Republicans, but this poll suggests that Obama has done well more than neutralize the issue. It may even be playing in his favor.

In the horse-race, Obama has a lead among likely voters of 53%-39%, up from a 48%-45% lead a week ago. Among independents, McCain led 49%-39% a week ago, but Obama has shot up to a 51%-33% lead.

http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/10/poll_more_voters_think_mccain.php

[bunnies]

1. No way.

I dont believe it.

Could it be?

The truth is winning out this time?

[Bucky]

2. Well, that's cause Obama's tax plan would cost less to low & middle income families.

I think it's risky as hell, but here at least a majority of voters are getting their facts right.

[DevonRex]

3. And because McKKK will tax health benefits as income. nt

[Overseas]

4. They have heard he plans to tax medical benefits, I guess.

And that he plans to cut 1.3 trillion out of Medicare.