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That's the percentage of Americans that would approve of raising the federal tax on gasoline according to a poll conducted by the NY Times. That is if the money raised were earmarked to specific programs such as reducing our dependence on foreign oil and reducing consumption/global warming. It also highlights the fact that neither the Republicans or Democrats have so far supported a gasoline tax even though most mainstream economists agree it is a good idea. This is one of the big ideas folks. I wonder if the Dems understand how important this is.