OLYMPIA, Wash. - Tim Eyman's latest anti-tax initiative would pass if the election were held today, according to a new KING 5 News/SurveyUSA poll.
Initiative 1033 would cap government growth that supports state, county and city general funds.
The poll, based on the responses from 548 likely voters, suggests 45 percent would support it and 32 percent would vote against it; 22 percent of those voters said they have not decided how they will vote.
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"We're encouraged by [the poll]," said Eyman.
Eyman said the initiative would limit government spending and give homeowners a break on property taxes.
A "No on I-1033" spokesperson said despite the poll results, opponents are optimistic about their chances in November.
"I don't think it's going to be tough," said campaign director Beth Doglio. "As people learn more about it, they're going to understand they've got to vote 'No.'"
Two campaign advertisements began appearing across the state and on YouTube Tuesday morning. The ads claim I-1033 would result in drastic cuts to schools and health care.
Tight race in R-71 fight
Voters are nearly split on whether to expand benefits to same sex partners in Washington state.
Another KING 5 News / SurveyUSA poll of 548 likely voters finds 45 percent plan to vote for approval of Referendum 71. Forty-two percent are voting to reject it and 13 percent remain undecided.
R-71 would expand the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of registered domestic partners and their families. The referendum asks voters to approve or reject a state law, signed by Gov.Chris Gregoire.
Microsoft is donating $100,000 to a group supporting the passage of R-71. The Puget Sound Business Journal reports Microsoft's donation comes before campaign laws change next week, which would limit amounts.
Opponents of R-71 have raised about $60,000.
Ballots will be counted Nov. 3.
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