New poll: Californians would rather tax rich than cut schools, services

New poll: Californians would rather tax rich than cut schools, services
March 31, 2011

A new poll of likely California voters has found that 78% believes that people who make at least $500,000 per year should pay an extra one percent of taxes rhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifather than see further cuts to the state's schools and social services. The poll, commissioned by the CFT, shows strong sentiment for the rich to pay their fair share of taxes across the board, including all areas of the state, all ethnic groups, ages, and political persuasions. One interesting finding is that 60% of Republicans agree.