| IRS Higher Ups were Aware | Targeting Practices Limited to One Office | No Opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republicans | 84 | 7 | 9 |
| Independents | 57 | 23 | 20 |
| Democrats | 43 | 41 | 16 |
% saying...
Sources:
gallup.com
Share:
| IRS Higher Ups were Aware | Targeting Practices Limited to One Office | No Opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republicans | 84 | 7 | 9 |
| Independents | 57 | 23 | 20 |
| Democrats | 43 | 41 | 16 |
Most likely as a result of the IRS' selective targeting of conservative groups seeking tax exempt status, over 4 out of 5 Republicans were of the opinion that IRS leaders in Washington knew of the covert operation. Democrats, on the other hand, remain much more torn on the issue.