AP-GfK Poll: Deep divisions over tax hikes (AP)

Yahoo! News / 16th Sep 2010

Tax Increase: Washington – More than half the country backs raising taxes on the richest Americans, according to a new poll that also shows deep political divisions over the issue as Democrats struggle with President Barack Obama's call to boost levies on the wealthy.

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Less than 50 Days from Elections that Republicans hope will hand them control of Congress, The Associated Press-GfK Poll is stuffed with encouraging signs for the GOP.

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