National Survey of 1,000 Likely Voters
Conducted October 6-7, 2009

By Rasmussen Reports

1* A national sales tax on all goods and services is one way for the government to raise more money. Do you favor or oppose a national sales tax?

20% Favor
67% Oppose
13% Not sure

2* Suppose that money raised from a national sales tax was used to provide health care for all Americans. Would you favor or oppose a national sales tax to help pay for health care for all Americans?

38% Favor
55% Oppose
7% Not sure

3* Suppose that money raised from a national sales tax was used to reduce the federal deficit. Would you favor or oppose a proposal to reduce the federal deficit?

39% Favor
48% Oppose
13% Not sure

NOTE: Margin of Sampling Error, +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence