As Political Issue, Taxes Are Down ; Relatively Few Pay More for '93, but Republicans Seek to Revive Theme

If there is ever a time that Americans are most concerned abouttaxes, it is around April 15, but to the frustration of politicianswho want to use the tax issue against President Clinton, most of thepublic is not exercised, according to a host of national and statesurveys.

When voters list their main concerns, "taxes are way down,"said Fred Steeper, who conducted polling for President George Bush'scampaign.

Stanley Greenberg, Clinton's pollster, said his research showsthat the tax issue "is not on people's minds. It's not there. Youcan get people to say they are paying too much taxes, but if you askwhat they associate with President Clinton, taxes does not come …

As Political Issue, Taxes Are Down ; Relatively Few Pay More for '93, but Republicans Seek to Revive Theme

If there is ever a time that Americans are most concerned abouttaxes, it is around April 15, but to the frustration of politicianswho want to use the tax issue against President Clinton, most of thepublic is not exercised, according to a host of national and statesurveys.

When voters list their main concerns, "taxes are way down,"said Fred Steeper, who conducted polling for President George Bush'scampaign.

Stanley Greenberg, Clinton's pollster, said his research showsthat the tax issue "is not on people's minds. It's not there. Youcan get people to say they are paying too much taxes, but if you askwhat they associate with President Clinton, taxes does not come …