He said voters would accept new taxes only if "we can tell them they are getting their money's worth."

"Read my hips," President Bush gibed - before finally accepting new taxes after all.

Mr. Dole has suggested a willingness to compromise with Democrats on the budget deficit, which would mean accepting higher taxes.

Of those who favored an increase, 74 percent would accept higher taxes to pay for it.

Residents of New York City's affluent suburbs have generally accepted high taxes in exchange for a first-rate education.

People will have to accept, people choosing to pay towards health care, or higher taxes.

Westchester residents voted to accept increased taxes in support of their communities' schools last week.

Republicans, if they have to accept taxes at all, favor new taxes on cigarettes and alcoholic beverages.

But a spokesman stopped short of saying that President Bush is now prepared to accept higher taxes to reduce the deficit.

People will accept financial charges, taxes and other environmental levies, but only when they believe they are sensible and can see a positive outcome.