Tax the Rich Is Actually a Popular Bipartisan Stance, Poll Shows
Swing-state voters also like tax hikes on those earning $400,000 and more
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the 2021 Met Gala.
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The progressive rallying cry of “tax the rich” has morphed into a popular policy stance with voters in the key states that will decide the 2024 election, enjoying support even among those who prefer billionaire Donald Trump, according to the latest Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll.
Fully 69% of registered voters in seven swing states say they favor higher taxes on billionaires, and they support higher income taxes on people who make more than $400,000 a year by the same margin, a potential boon to Democratic President Joe Biden’s economic agenda if he wins a second term.