But anti-tax sentiment is only part of the reason for Seattle's fall from grace.

But for now, at least, that message seems lost amid the anti-tax sentiment here and elsewhere in Ocean and Monmouth.

The plan was hailed by both Democrats and Republicans, who have grown fearful of anti-tax sentiment among voters since last November's election.

But one fact has emerged clearly from the muddle: New Hampshire no longer seems such a granite monolith of anti-tax sentiment.

The "pledge" embodies the essence of New Hampshire's anti-tax sentiment.

Mr. Hartigan tried to exploit anti-tax sentiment and said the surcharge should be allowed to expire in June 1991.

In light of the prevailing anti-tax sentiment, it was a brave move.

The returns, which surprised even the most optimistic state education officials, may be a sign that anti-tax sentiment is mellowing in New Jersey.

Acting counter to national anti-tax sentiment, they narrowly approved a property tax increase that will raise at least $2.6 million, and perhaps much more, over the next 15 years.

Because they are the only budgets voted on directly by taxpayers, school budgets often bear the full brunt of anti-tax sentiments.