No self-respecting Washington policy wonk involved in the fiscal cliff negotiations can turn a blind eye to the public’s response to possible tax and spending changes. The public doesn’t always understand the terms being bandied about, though. Previously, I noted confusion about the payroll tax. Now I’d like to look ...
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When Mitt Romney’s 47% comments came to light, many were surprised that Romney’s claim that 47% of households do not pay income taxes is, in fact, true. To many people, this is outrageous. Why should they be paying the federal taxes they do while so many fellow citizens get a ...
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Political scientists have long debated whether presidents can persuade people. George Edwards has amassed a vast array of evidence against presidential persuasion. Others, like Amnon Cavari in a recent paper, argue presidents can lead public opinion. The latter view was boosted by polls that showed some movement towards gay marriage after Obama’s switch to support. However, Ryan Enos ...
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