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A Field Poll released today (Friday) shows Californians largely supporting two tax measures they could see on the November ballot. Sixty-three percent of voters say they’re inclined to vote” yes” on a measure that would raise income taxes for people who make more than a million dollars a year. Field Poll Director Mark DiCamillo (DEE-kuh-MILL-oh) says there are a few reasons that it’s attracting the public’s favor.
Cut: 0224JO_TAXPOLL2A (:14) “I think the argument of equity and the appeal of the millionaire’s tax goes beyond just “it’s not going to affect me” but that this is a class of people who are doing extremely well and need to contribute more…”
The Field Poll finds fifty-eight percent of voters support the Governor’s initiative that would temporarily raise the sales tax and income taxes on people who earn more than 250-thousand dollars.
The survey also found opposition stronger than support for an initiative that would raise income taxes across- the-board to help fund schools.
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HEADLINE: A new Field Poll shows voters seem to prefer two measures that would raise taxes on top income earners. The poll shows voters at this stage are cooler toward a measure that would broadly increase taxes to fund schools.
INTRO: (:13) Californians apparently aren’t balking at the idea of some tax increases—particularly if wealthier citizens are the ones paying up. A new Field Poll examines voters’ views on three tax measures that could appear on the November ballot. Jenny O’Mara reports from Sacramento.
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The Field Poll found the most support for a measure backed by the California Federation of Teachers. Sixty-three percent of voters say they support the initiative to raise income taxes on people who make more than one-million dollars a year. Fifty-eight percent like the Governor’s measure that would temporarily raise the sales tax and income taxes on people who earn more than 250-thousand dollars. Field Poll Director Mark Di Camillo notes voters’ preference for raising income taxes rather than the sales tax.
Cut: 0224JO_TAXPOLL1A (:16) “Twice as many people on the sales tax question said don’t raise it at all as said that about the income tax. So what that says to me is there is greater stomach in the public’s mind for raising the personal income tax at this moment just generically.”
The Field Poll found opposition stronger than support for an initiative that would raise income taxes across- the-board to help fund schools.
