---
"title": "Taxing Issue"
"description": "Half of registered voters choose Obama on taxes."
"date": "2008-10-08"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "Russell Heimlich"
    "job_title": "Former web developer"
    "link": "https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/russell-heimlich/"
"url": "https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/short-reads/2008/10/08/taxing-issue/"
---

# Taxing Issue

While taxes are historically considered an issue favoring Republicans, Barack Obama is currently chosen by 49% of voters on dealing with taxes compared to 36% who choose John McCain. Obama held a smaller advantages on taxes in September (44% to 39%). Women choose Obama over McCain by a substantial margin on taxes, favoring him by 25 points. Obama is also the choice of the wealthiest voters (those making over $75,000) on taxes, favored by a 49%-to-40% margin. [Read More](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pubs/975/obama-boosts-leadership-image-and-gains-significant-lead-over-mccain)