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smackd

(216 posts) Thu Oct 4, 2012, 12:05 AM Oct 2012

CNN's focus group and snap poll...

focus group:

4x as many thought Romney won than the President.

So what?

Changed votes?

8 now voting Romney...and 8 now voting Obama

lol

and re: their poll...John King admitted he got a text from their 'poll director': 'slightly' more republicans sampled.

uh huh

lol

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CNN's focus group and snap poll... (Original Post) smackd Oct 2012 OP

Also, CNN "fact checking" gulliver Oct 2012 #1

What is the difference between cutting deductions and raising taxes? JDPriestly Oct 2012 #2

gulliver

(13,193 posts)

1. Also, CNN "fact checking"

Reply to smackd (Original post)

Thu Oct 4, 2012, 12:09 AM

Oct 2012

...They said that Obama saying Romney wanted a $5 trillion tax cut was technically correct, because Romney is calling for 20% tax cuts. But Romney disputes that, saying he will close unspecified loopholes. And CNN then said if you "take Romney at his word" then what Obama said was false. Amazing.

JDPriestly

(57,936 posts)

2. What is the difference between cutting deductions and raising taxes?

Reply to gulliver (Reply #1)

Thu Oct 4, 2012, 12:51 AM

Oct 2012

Don't the deductions lower the taxes paid?

And if you limit the deductions doesn't that mean the taxpayer has to pay a higher overall tax?

Romney claims to be such a business expert, but this point seems odd to me.

Deductions lower taxes. Lower the deductions and you raise the taxes.

Romney's plan will raise taxes. He just doesn't want to admit it.

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