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Washington Voters Defy Tax Backlash | Seattle News
After decades of political backlash, Washington Democrats pulled off the unthinkable this spring by passing a state income tax — and voters are rewarding them. Early primary results show Democratic candidates who backed the new tax are outperforming Republicans in key races, even as some GOP figures who fiercely opposed it struggle. Despite criticism from prominent Democrats and business leaders, voters seem to support taxing the wealthy and aren’t prioritizing government spending as a major issue. With Trump’s approval ratings sinking statewide, Democrats are also benefiting nationally —…
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