Democrat Inaction on Scheduled Tax Increases Looms over August Recess
This August, Obama will travel to several states campaigning for Democrat candidates in the House and Senate. According to Politico, he will participate in a high dollar, Los Angeles fundraiser for Nancy Pelosi. He also plans to make stops in Washington campaigning for Senate incumbent Patty Murray (via The Seattle Times). According to Resurgent Republic’s latest survey the voters in California and Washington had a lot to say about Obama’s performance so far and the scheduled tax increases.
Our latest poll was conducted in 12 “toss up” Senate states including California and Washington. Among those absolutely certain to vote, Republicans hold a 10 point advantage on the congressional generic ballot (44 to 34 percent). In addition, these voters disapprove of President Obama’s job performance, 55 to 42 percent.
When questioned on the scheduled tax increases, a majority of voters (54 percent) were aware of them. Regardless of their knowledge, a majority of Republicans and Independents opposed letting the tax cuts expire.
From the Resurgent Republic memo:
“If the Democrats who control Congress do not stop or delay these scheduled
tax increases before the November election, 55 percent of the voters in
these states would be less likely to vote for Democratic candidates for the
House or Senate, including 57 percent of Independents.”
Obama’s campaign events may do more to remind voters what congressional Democrats have failed to do so far – namely stop the scheduled tax increases.
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