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Should the Republican Party and House Speaker John Boehner compromise with the president to avoid forced federal spending cuts?
Yes, they should compromise
232,807(37%)
 
No, they should not
367,050(59%)
 
Do you think forced spending cuts generally hurt the economy?
Yes, forced cuts hurt the economy
150,024(24%)
 
No, they help the economy
382,436(61%)
 
Have no effect
85,396(13%)
 
If the sequester includes military spending cuts, should Speaker Boehner continue it?
Yes, continue it
279,798(38%)
 
No, Speaker Boehner should not agree to such a deal
297,086(40%)
 
Undecided
77,191(21%)
 
Undecided
76,913(21%)
 
Should Republicans agree to Obama's plan to raise taxes on the wealthy to close the budget gap?
Yes, raise taxes
94,692(15%)
 
Yes, but raise rates only on high-income earners (over $400,000/year)
238,746(38%)
 
No, don't raise taxes
287,139(46%)
 
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