Ryan has spent a lot of time working at the local homeless shelter and this has made his attitudes more positive toward government programs to help the poor. Nick also has a positive attitude towards government programs to help the poor, but does not have an personal experiences working with the poor. Based on existing research, who is more likely to vote for a local tax increase to fund more shelters?

a. Ryan
b. Nick
c. they are equally likely
d. neither is likely

a. Ryan

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