According to a recent Pew Research poll, 55 percent of Americans either have no opinion on the looming sequester or would rather let automatic spending cuts go into effect.

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"I do know that there are Republicans in Congress who privately, at least, say that they would rather close tax loopholes then let these cuts go through, " said Obama in response to questions from reporters.

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Now, I know there are Republicans in Congress who would actually rather see tax loopholes closed than let these cuts go through.

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