House Republican Press Release

May 9, 2007

Press Office: 860-240-8700

Quinnipiac poll shows support for no-tax-increase plan

A Quinnipiac University Poll released on Wednesday, May 9 shows the House Republican “No Tax Increase’’ budget is overwhelmingly favored by state residents compared to either Gov. Rell’s proposal or the Democrats’ tax and spending plan.

The Republican “No Tax Increase” budget drew the most support among respondents with 41 percent saying they favored it. The Democratic proposal to increase spending by a whopping $2.1 billion received 33 percent of those who responded, and the Governor’s across-the-board tax increase of 10 percent to pay for her education plan was supported by just 16 percent of respondents. The poll confirms what that Connecticut residents do not see a need to increase taxes.

“At a time when taxes are really pinching people in our state, it is good to see approval for a plan that will not increase taxes, yet maintain all current services provided by our state. The GOP budget proposal is a fair plan, and will serve my district well, if adopted by the legislature,” said state Rep. Penny Bacchiochi (R-Somers).