Recent polling shows there's a problem in getting out the conservative, pro-capitallism message that higher taxes means less investment in building businesses and encouraging entrepeneurial efforts. Rasmussen Reports -
Fifty-five percent (55%) of Likely U.S. Voters agree with the president’s proposal that wealthy Americans pay at least 30% of their income in federal taxes. But 49% also think federal, state and local governments combined shouldn’t take more than 30% of anyone’s income in taxes. These findings suggest that while voters feel generally that the wealthy aren’t paying their fair share, they remain more interested in fairness than in being punitive.
The president in his speech also called for corporate tax credits and tax reductions to encourage an increase in U.S. manufacturing jobs, and 55% of Americans agree that government funds should be used to subsidize U.S. manufacturers this way. An overwhelming 90% say it is at least somewhat important for the United States to have a major manufacturing and industrial base, but just 54% believe it’s at least somewhat likely the country will have that base once again.
