68% of Americans also told Rasmussen Reports that the government fails to use taxpayer funds in careful or wise manners; even 51% of Democrats agreed with this sentiment. Across the board, only 18% of Americans view the government’s current use of taxpayer funds as wise or careful.
Partisan clashes on policy
The partisan differences in views on the government and taxes are more than apparent. Right now, Republicans remain in tense negotiations with the White House on an infrastructure bill. At this time, the GOP disagrees with Democrats on appropriate spending, the meaning of infrastructure and more.
According to Republicans, a provision in Biden’s infrastructure bill grants the IRS leeway to view Americans’ bank accounts. Moreover, the president remains steadfast in his push to eliminate tax breaks for businesses; this is not something that Republicans are on board with either.
The strong differences that Republicans and Democrats have regarding views on taxes and the government is telling; ultimately, this signals trouble ahead for reaching bipartisanship on a host of legislative policies.
