Local Taxes Seen Sleeper Issue in 1972 Campaign
President Nixon pushes local tax grievance into national politics as advisers see property taxes as a sleeper issue. He cites plans to ease the burden on seniors and other citizens while linking to revenue sharing to enable tax cuts. A letter from a 73 year old man frames the emotional appeal.
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