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Tax Cuts Matter.(Brief Article)
When asked to choose from a list of issues that mattered most to them in casting their ballots, voters placed taxes close to the top. In another question in the exit poll, they said they preferred a larger, across-the-board cut to a smaller, targeted one. Most Americans consider the amount of federal income taxes they pay to be too high, and nearly three-quarters favor a cut in federal income taxes. They're skeptical, however, about whether George W. Bush can deliver a cut for all Americans. Majorities say death to the estate tax.
Question: Which one issue mattered most in deciding how you voted for President?
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Question: Which tax cut plan do you prefer ...?
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Source: HighBeam Research, Tax Cuts Matter.(Brief Article)