Economists Rate McCain and Obama Tax Plans


	Economists Rate McCain and Obama Tax Plans

muckdog

10-15-2008 6:25 PM

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taxes, obama, mccain

muckdog says:

Keep an eye on the demographic background of the Economists. 46% Democrats, 44% Independents and 10% Republicans.

31.6% rate McCain's plan as very bad. It may be, but the survey group *may* have a certain political bent.

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