American voters disapprove 52 - 25 percent of the Republican tax plan. Republican voters approve 60 - 15 percent, with 26 percent undecided. All other party, gender, education, age and racial groups disapprove.
The wealthy would mainly benefit from this tax plan, 61 percent of American voters say, while 24 percent say the middle class will mainly benefit and 6 percent say low-income people would mainly benefit.
American voters say 59 - 33 percent that the Republican tax plan favors the rich at the expense of the middle class.
Only 16 percent of American voters say the Republican tax plan will reduce their taxes, while 35 percent of voters say it will increase their taxes and 36 percent say it won't have much impact on their taxes.
Only 36 percent of voters believe the GOP tax plan will lead to an increase in jobs and economic growth, while 52 percent do not believe it.
American voter opinions on some of the elements of the Republican tax plan are:
- 49 - 45 percent that lowering the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 20 percent is a bad idea;
- 58 - 30 percent that doubling the standard deduction is a good idea;
- 59 - 30 percent that eliminating the deduction for state and local income taxes is a bad idea;
- 48 - 43 percent that eliminating the estate tax is a good idea.
"The sentiment from voters: The GOP tax plan is a great idea, if you are rich. Otherwise, you're out of luck," Malloy said.
