54% Believe More Freedom Leads to More Equality

Posted on February 11, 2022 | by Scott Rasmussen

Fifty-four percent (54%) of voters believe that more freedom leads to more equality. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 25% disagree and 20% are not sure.

The survey also found that 41% of voters do not see a conflict between freedom and equality. Thirty-five percent (35%) believe that freedom is more important, 19% say equality matter more, and 6% are not sure.

Thirty-eight percent (38%) of both Republicans and Democrats do not see a conflict between the two ideals. Republicans, by a 49% to 10% margin, believe freedom is more important. Democrats, however, are evenly divided. Twenty-nine percent (29%) say freedom is more important while 27% say equality is the top priority.

Among Independent voters, 44% don’t see a conflict; 28% say freedom is more important and 20% say equality matters more.

Note: Neither Scott Rasmussen, ScottRasmussen.com, nor RMG Research, Inc. have any affiliation with Rasmussen Reports. While Scott Rasmussen founded that firm, he left nearly a decade ago and has had no involvement since that time.

Question 1:

Generally speaking, is there a conflict between freedom and equality?

59% Yes

23% No

18% Not sure

Question 2:

[If “Yes” to question 1] Which is more important: freedom or equality?

41% No conflict

35% Freedom

19% Equality

6% Not sure

Question 3:

Does more individual freedom lead to more equality or to more inequality?

23% Much more equality

31% Somewhat more equality

18% Somewhat more inequality

7% Much more inequality

20% Not sure

Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on February 8-9, 2022. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, internet usage, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

The margin of sampling error for the full sample is +/- 2.8 percentage points.

0118 JA America’s Best Days

Posted on January 24, 2022 | by Laura Lington

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Question 1:

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is performing his job?

16% Strongly approve

26% Somewhat approve

14% Somewhat disapprove

38% Strongly disapprove

7% Not sure

Question 2:

Suppose you had a choice between four presidential candidates. All four had equal skills and temperament. Would you prefer a Republican who supported policies like President Trump, a more traditional Republican, a Democrat who supported policies similar to Senator Bernie Sanders, or a more traditional Democrat?

30% A Republican supporting Trump’s policies

17% A more traditional Republican

21% A Democrat supporting Sanders’ policies

19% A more traditional Democrat

13% Not sure

Question 3:

Are America’s best days still to come, or have they come and gone?

42% Still to come

34% Come and gone

24% Not sure

Question 4:

Generally speaking, is American society today fair and decent, or is it unfair and discriminatory?

34% Fair and decent

52% Unfair and discriminatory

14% Not sure

Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on January 18-19, 2022. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, internet usage, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

The margin of sampling error for the full sample is +/- 2.8 percentage points.

Just 13% See Trade As Only an Economic Issue; 75% Want National Security and Human Rights Issues Considered As Well

Posted on January 13, 2022 | by Staff Writer

In terms of trade with other nations, 13% of voters believe the United States should consider only economic issues. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 75% believe national security and human rights issues should also be considered.

A solid majority of every measured demographic group favors consideration of more than economic factors.

If the United States sharply reduced trade with China, 27% believe it would hurt the U.S. more than China while 24% have the opposite view. A plurality (36%) believes both would be equally hurt.

However, 77% of voters consider it at least somewhat likely that reducing trade with China would lead to higher prices and other economic challenges.

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Note: Neither Scott Rasmussen, ScottRasmussen.com, nor RMG Research, Inc. have any affiliation with Rasmussen Reports. While Scott Rasmussen founded that firm, he left more than seven years ago and has had no involvement since that time.

Question 1:

In terms of trade with other nations, should the United States consider only economic issues? Or should they also consider national security and human rights issues?

13% Only economic issues

75% Also include national security and human rights issues

12% Not sure

Question 2:

If the United States sharply reduced trade with China, which country would it hurt more?

27% The United States

24% China

36% Both equally

13% Not sure

Question 3:

Okay… if the United States sharply reduced trade with China, how likely is it that you would experience higher prices and other economic challenges?

39% Very likely

38% Somewhat likely

8% Not very likely

4% Not at all likely

11% Not sure

Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on January 6-7, 2022. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, internet usage, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

The margin of sampling error for the full sample is +/- 2.8 percentage points.

76% Say It’s Important for U.S. to Contain China’s Global Ambitions

Posted on December 21, 2021 | by Laura Lington

Seventy-six percent (76%) of voters think it is important for the United States to contain China’s global ambitions. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 11% disagree and 13% are not sure.

The totals include 46% who say it’s Very Important and 3% who say Not at All Important.

Seventy-two percent (72%) believe China is actively trying to replace the United States as the world’s leading superpower.

For the first time, China is seeking to establish a naval base in the Atlantic Ocean. Sixty-three percent (63%) believe the United States should do all that it can to block China from having a naval presence in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Question 1:

Is China actively trying to replace the United States as the world’s leading superpower?

72% Yes

7% No

21% Not sure

Question 2:

For the first time, China is seeking to establish a naval base in the Atlantic Ocean. Should the United States do all that it can to block China from having a naval presence in the Atlantic Ocean?

63% Yes

13% No

23% Not sure

Question 3:

Generally speaking, how important is it for the United States to contain China’s global ambitions?

46% Very important

30% Somewhat important

8% Not very important

3% Not at all important

13% Not sure

Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on December 14-15, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, internet usage, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

50% Say U.S. Should Slow Transition to Electric Vehicles Until Needed Batteries Can Be Produced In Our Own Country

Posted on November 22, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen

Fifty percent (50%) of voters believe that the United States should slow down the transition to electric vehicles until we have the ability produce the needed batteries in our own country. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that another 16% believe the United States should never transition to electric vehicles.

Only 26% believe the U.S. should transition to electric vehicles as quickly as possible.

Underlying those attitudes is concern about the fact that China is the world’s largest producer of batteries needed for electric vehicles. As America makes the transition to electric cars, 66% of voters are worried that we might be dependent upon China for those batteries. Twenty-six percent (26%) are not worried and 9% are not sure.

Those totals include 34% who are Very Worried and 9% who are Not at All worried.

These attitudes come amidst growing voter concern about China.

Sixty-three percent (63%) of voters believe the Chinese Government and Chinese Communist Party are a serious threat to the United States. Just 17% disagree and 20% are not sure.
Seventy-three percent (73%) consider it likely that the Chinese government actively covered up its role in the release of the coronavirus.
Sixty-six percent (66%) favor prohibiting the Chinese Government, the Chinese Communist Party and Chinese citizens from purchasing agricultural land located in the United States.
Sixty-two percent (62%) believe it should be against the law for former Members of Congress to lobby on behalf of communist countries.
Sixty-five percent (65%) favor prohibiting the U.S. government from entering into contracts with any entity that relies upon the use of forced labor in China.
Sixty-two percent (62%) believe it should be against the law for companies in the U.S. to purchase or sell any products made by forced labor in Chinese detention camps.

Beyond concerns about China as a threat to our nation, 66% believe it is important for the United States to hold China accountable for its abuse of the Uyghur Muslims. A broader question found that 80% of voters think it is important for the United States to hold China accountable for its use of slave labor and other human rights violations.

Fifty-eight percent (58%) believe the U.S. system of politics and government is morally superior to China’s. Just 16% disagree.

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Question 1:

China is the world’s largest producer of batteries needed for electric vehicles. As America makes the transition to electric cars, how worried are you that we might be dependent upon China for batteries?

34% Very worried

32% Somewhat worried

17 Not very worried

9% Not at all worried

9% Not sure

Question 2:

Which of the following is closest to your view?

26% The United States should transition to electric vehicles as quickly as possible

50% The United States should slow down the transition to electric vehicles until we have the ability produce the needed batteries in our own country

16% The United States should never transition to electric vehicles

8% Not sure

Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on November 17-18, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, internet usage, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

66% Favor Banning China From Purchasing U.S. Agricultural Land

Posted on November 22, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen

Sixty-six percent (66%) of voters favor prohibiting the Chinese Government, the Chinese Communist Party and Chinese citizens from purchasing agricultural land located in the United States. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 18% are opposed and 15% are not sure.

The totals include 44% who Strongly Favor the ban and 7% who are Strongly Opposed.

By a 56% to 24% margin, voters also favor prohibiting federal funding for universities that partner on research projects with the People’s Republic of China.

Those totals include 33% who Strongly Favor the proposal and 10% who are Strongly Opposed.

Finally, 62% believe it should be against the law for former Members of Congress to lobby on behalf of communist countries. Just 13% disagree.

An earlier survey found that 65% of voters favor prohibiting the U.S. government from entering into contracts with any entity the relies upon the use of forced labor in China. Sixty-two percent (62%) believe it should be against the law for companies in the U.S. to purchase or sell any products made by forced labor in Chinese detention camps.

Other data showed that 66% of voters believe it is important for the United States to hold China accountable for its abuse of the Uyghur Muslims. A broader question found that 80% of voters think it is important for the United States to hold China accountable for its use of slave labor and other human rights violations.

Fifty-eight percent (58%) believe the U.S. system of politics and government is morally superior to China’s. Just 16% disagree.

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Question 1:

Should it be against the law for former Members of Congress to lobby on behalf of communist countries?

62% Yes

13% No

25% Not sure

Question 2:

A proposal has been made that would prohibit the Chinese Government, the Chinese Communist Party and Chinese citizens from purchasing agricultural land located in the United States. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?

44% Strongly favor

22% Somewhat favor

11% Somewhat oppose

7% Strongly oppose

15% Not sure

Question 3:

Another proposal has been made that would prohibit federal funding for universities that partner on research projects with the People’s Republic of China. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?

33% Strongly favor

23% Somewhat favor

14% Somewhat oppose

10% Strongly oppose

20% Not sure

Methodology

65% Favor Prohibiting U.S. Gov’t From Entering Into Contracts With Any Entity Relying Upon Forced Labor In China

Posted on November 14, 2021 | by Staff Writer

Sixty five percent (65%) of voters favor prohibiting the U.S. government from entering into contracts with any entity the relies upon the use of forced labor in China. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found 15% oppose such a ban and 19% are not sure.

The totals include 36% who Strongly Favor such a proposal and 4% who are Strongly Opposed.

Sixty-two percent (62%) believe it should be against the law for companies in the U.S. to purchase or sell any products made by forced labor in Chinese detention camps.

Data released earlier showed that 66% of voters believe it is important for the United States to hold China accountable for its abuse of the Uyghur Muslims. A broader question found that 80% of voters think it is important for the United States to hold China accountable for its use of slave labor and other human rights violations.

Fifty-eight percent (58%) believe the U.S. system of politics and government is morally superior to China’s. Just 16% disagree.

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Question 1:

A proposal has been made that would prohibit the U.S. government from entering into contracts with any entity the relies upon the use of forced labor in China. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?

36% Strongly favor

29% Somewhat favor

11% Somewhat oppose

4% Strongly oppose

19% Not sure

Question 2:

Should it be against the law for companies in the U.S. to purchase or sell any products made by forced labor in Chinese detention camps?

62% Yes

18% No

20% Not sure

Question 3:

Preventing the United States government and companies from relying upon forced labor might increase the cost of some goods in the U.S. To boycott products made with forced labor, how much would you personally be willing to pay in higher costs?

27% Nothing

23% $10 a month

13% $25 a month

9% $50 a month

6% $100 a month

22% Whatever it takes

Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on November 8-11, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, internet usage, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

66% Believe It Is Important for the United States to Hold China Accountable for its abuse of the Uyghur Muslims

Posted on November 14, 2021 | by Staff Writer

Sixty-six percent (66%) of voters believe it is important for the United States to hold China accountable for its abuse of the Uyghur Muslims. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 11% disagree and say it’s not important. Twenty-two percent (22%) are not sure.

Those totals include 37% who think it’s Very Important to hold China accountable and 4% who say it’s Not at All Important.

The desire to hold China accountable may be reduced somewhat by the fact that relatively few U.S. voters are aware of how China has abused the Uyghur Muslims.

Data released earlier showed that 80% of voters think it is important for the United States to hold China accountable for its use of slave labor and other human rights violations. Additionally, 60% believe it is important to hold China accountable for the spread of COVID-19.

Fifty-eight percent (58%) believe the U.S. system of politics and government is morally superior to China’s. Just 16% disagree.

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Question:

How important is it for the United States to hold China accountable for its abuse of the Uyghur Muslims?

37% Very important

29% Somewhat important

7% Not very important

4% Not at all important

22% Not sure

Methodology

Just 38% Recognize That Chinese Government Has Sent Uyghur Muslims to Detention Camps

Posted on November 12, 2021 | by Staff Writer

Just 38% of voters recognize that the Chinese government has sent nearly a million Uyghur Muslims to mass detention camps and subjected them to abuse, including forced labor. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 11% say it’s not true and 51% are not sure.

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Question:

Is the following statement true or false: “The Chinese government has sent nearly a million Uyghur Muslims to mass detention camps. The government has also subjected the Uyghur Muslims to abuse, including forced labor.”

38% True

11% False

51% Not sure

Methodology