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Just 57% of Voters Know That The Political “Right” Refers to Conservatives

Posted on December 30, 2021 | by Staff Writer
  

Just 57% of voters know that the political right refers to conservatives. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 15% mistakenly believe it refers to liberals and 28% are not sure.

This highlights the disconnect frequently found between the language of the political elite and the language of everyday Americans. If a politician speaks of the “political right,” just over half of the nation’s voters understand the reference. It’s also likely that some (perhaps many) of the 57% who answered correctly are less than certain of the answer.

When it comes to knowing the meaning of the political right, Republicans are more aware than Democrats or Independents. White and Hispanic voters are more likely than black voters to answer correctly.

In many ways, to paraphrase George Bernard Shaw, the political elite and the rest of America are two nations separated by a common language. For pollsters, this creates a challenge. If you ask a question in the language of the political elite, it may be interpreted much differently by the survey respondents. The real danger, however, comes when the political elites fail to recognize this barrier.

For example, to the political elite, socialism is a term loosely reflecting the views of politicians like Senator Bernie Sanders or Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. However, few voters see it that way. Among those who say they like socialism, only a third believes it means a more powerful role for government and higher taxes.

Additionally, nearly half the nation’s voters don’t know what would happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned. That makes it difficult to place any value on polls showing support or opposition to that court ruling.

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Question:

In political dialogue, people sometimes refer to political activists as being on the Left or the Right. If somebody is a political conservative, are they on the Left or the Right?

15%       Left

57%       Right

28%       Not sure

Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on December 6-8, 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.

Posted in Poll Results | Tagged Civic engagement, Political ideology, Voting

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65% Say U.S. More Divided and Polarized Than Ever Before

Posted on December 30, 2021 | by Staff Writer
  

Sixty five percent (65%) of voters believe the United States is more divided and polarized today than at any previous time in history. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 18% disagree and 17% are not sure.

That is quite a staggering perception given the violence and unrest of the 1960s and the Civil War in the 1860s. It may be partially attributable to social media platforms that make just about all Americans aware that others vehemently disagree with their world view.

Additionally, the federal government plays a much larger role in the lives of everyday Americans than ever before. A system that requires one-size-fits-all rules applied in every corner of the nation is more likely to highlight differences than a system allowing state and local governments to offer alternatives.

Finally, of course, any question comparing our time to previous generations is subject to the tyranny of now. All generations tend to see their time on earth as uniquely challenging. On top of that, the passions of today’s disagreements seem far more vivid than those we read about in history books.

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Question:

Is the United States today more divided and polarized than at any previous time in history?

65%    Yes

18%    No

17%    Not sure

Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on December 16-17, 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.

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65% More Interested In Economic Issues More Than Cultural Issues.

Posted on December 9, 2021 | by Staff Writer
  

Sixty-five percent (65%) of voters are more interested in economic issues than cultural issues. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 19% take the opposite view and 16% are not sure.

Most voters (55%) also believe that Republican politicians and activists are more interested in economic issues. Only 21% believe the GOP has more interest in cultural issues.

However, when it comes to Democratic politicians and activists, voters are evenly divided. Thirty-eight percent (38%) believe those in President Biden’s party are more interested in cultural issues. Thirty-seven percent (37%) think economic issues are the top priority for Democrats.

Independent voters, by a 38% to 29% margin, tend to see Democrats as more interested in cultural issues. These unaffiliated voters see Republicans as primarily interested in economic issues by a 47% to 17% margin.

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Question 1:

Are Democratic politicians and activists more interested in economic issues or cultural issues?

37%       Economic issues

38%       Cultural issues

25%       Not sure

Question 2:

Okay, are Republican politicians and activists more interested in economic issues or cultural issues?

55%       Economic issues

21%       Cultural issues

25%       Not sure

Question 3:

What about you? Generally speaking, are you more interested in economic issues or cultural issues?

65%       Economic issues

19%       Cultural issues

16%       Not sure

Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on December 6-8, 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.

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Voters Say Highest Loyalty Owed to Family & Faith Rather Than Government

Posted on October 2, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

In the event of conflicts, 45% of voters say their highest loyalty is to family. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 20% said their highest loyalty goes to their faith or religion while 18% said it’s to themselves.

Twelve percent (12%) place the federal government as tops, 3% say their state government, and 2% their employer.

As on many issues, those with a postgraduate degree have a decidedly different perspective. Among voters with such high levels of formal education, 32% name family as their top priority followed closely by the federal government.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on September 8, 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.

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

Posted in Poll Results | Tagged Civic engagement, Religion

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36% Likely to Attend Event Commemorating 9/11 Anniversary

Posted on September 9, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

Saturday will be the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. Thirty-six percent (36%) of voters say they are at least somewhat likely to attend a memorial service or other public event to commemorate the anniversary. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that most voters (54%) are unlikely to attend such an event.

The total includes 18% who are Very Likely to attend an event commemorating that tragic day.  Twenty-eight percent (28%) are Not at All Likely to do so.

Those likely to attend include 39% of Democrats, 34% of Independents, and 33% of Republicans.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on September 8, 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.

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

Posted in Poll Results | Tagged Civic engagement, Foreign policy

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52% Oppose Climate Conservation Corps Energy Audits; 31% Like the Idea

Posted on September 8, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

One Green New Deal related proposal in the Democrats’ proposed reconciliation spending bill is a plan for the federal government to hire 750,000 workers who would visit people’s homes to conduct an energy audit. When initially asked about that plan, a Scott Rasmussen national survey found 37% of voters at least somewhat favor the idea and 48% are at least somewhat opposed,

However, the plan does not call for the federal government to directly employ workers who would conduct the energy audits, Instead, the legislative proposal would provide funding for groups of environmental activists to hire people. Just 31% favor that idea and 52% are opposed.

Those totals include 13% who Strongly Favor the idea and 37% who are Strongly Opposed. Opposition to the plan is somewhat stronger among those most motivated to vote in the midterm elections.

Forty-nine percent (49%) of urban voters favor the hiring plan for energy audits. Just 27% of suburban voters share that view along with only 22% of rural voters.

Earlier this year, the Biden Administration proposed a door-to-door campaign to convince the unvaccinated to get the COVID vaccine. That, too, was unpopular with voters–especially the target audience.

In both cases, a majority of Democrats supported the door-to-door outreach. But Republicans and Independents opposed it. When it comes to the Climate Conservation Corps plan for paying 750,000 people to conduct home energy audits, 58% of Democrats favor the idea. Just 19% of Independents and 14% of Republicans agree.

Looked at from the opposite perspective, 78% of Republicans oppose the plan. So do 53% of Independents. Among Democrats, 26% are opposed.

These numbers provide yet another example of similarities between the Biden Administration today and the Carter Administration of the 1970s. It appears as if Democrats see these 750,000 workers as helping ordinary Americans. Republicans and Independent voters connect more with President Reagan’s view: “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the Government, and I’m here to help.”

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from September 2-5, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online or via text while 151 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Online respondents were selected from a list of Registered Voters and through a process of Random Digital Engagement. 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.

Posted in Poll Results | Tagged Civic engagement, Climate change, Regulations

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44% of Hispanic Voters See Themselves As Hispanic

Posted on September 3, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

Just 44% of voters that the Census Bureau would define as Hispanic define themselves that way. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that, given a range of options, 22% define themselves as White, 17% as American, 6% as Black, 6% as Mixed, and 4% as Asian.

This data highlights the reality that racial and ethnic categories are not nearly as clear cut as political analysts often suggest.

Overall, 47% of voters nationwide define themselves as White; 31% say American; 11% Black; 5% Hispanic; 2% Asian; 2% Mixed; and, 2% Other.

This particular survey first asked questions about race and ethnicity in the same manner as the Census Bureau. Later, we asked respondents how they defined themselves. Similar research efforts suggest that the children and grandchildren of Hispanic immigrants tend to identify more with America as their home rather than their Hispanic heritage.

The Census Bureau asks people if they are of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin and then ask a follow up question about their race. As a result, there are roughly 40 million people with some Hispanic ancestors who identify their race as White. A smaller number of voters labeled Hispanic identify their race as Black.

For anyone seeking to learn more about this topic, The Great Demographic Illusion by Richard Alba is an invaluable resource. Alba points out that many people now considered White were considered minorities in the 20th century. That includes Italians, Irish, Jews and many others. He also points out that people from Mexico were counted as White until 1980.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from August 26-29, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online or via text while 236 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Online respondents were selected from a list of Registered Voters and through a process of Random Digital Engagement. 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.

 

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22% Discuss Politics Daily With Family and Friends, 50% Discuss Politics No More Than Once a Week

Posted on September 1, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

Twenty-two percent (22%) of Registered Voters discuss politics every day or nearly every day with their immediate family and close friends. However, a Scott Rasmussen national survey found that just 11% have such daily discussions with people outside their circle of family and friends.

At the other end of the spectrum, 50% of voters talk politics with family and close friends once a week or less. Sixty-eight percent (68%) have such discussions with others no more than once a week.

Those totals include 18% who rarely or never discuss politics with family and friends along with 28% who don’t discuss politics with others.

Voters who prefer Trump-like policies discuss politics more often than other voters.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from August 26-29, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online or via text while 236 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Online respondents were selected from a list of Registered Voters and through a process of Random Digital Engagement. 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.

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58% of Registered Voters are Very Motivated to Cast a Ballot in 2022

Posted on August 30, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

Fifty-eight percent (58%) of Registered Voters feel Very Motivated to cast a ballot in next year’s midterm elections. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that another 21% are Somewhat Motivated to participate next year.

Voters who prefer policies like those of former President Trump have a higher level of motivation than others. Seventy percent (70%) of the populist voters are Very Motivated. Among the smaller number who prefer traditional Republican politics, just 50% are that motivated.

On the other side of the aisle, 61% of those who prefer Traditional Democratic policies are Very Motivated. So are 60% of those who prefer policies like those of Senator Bernie Sanders.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from August 26-29, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online or via text while 236 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Online respondents were selected from a list of Registered Voters and through a process of Random Digital Engagement. 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.

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49% Know Someone Who Had An Abortion

Posted on July 22, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

Forty-nine percent (49%) of voters know of close friends or relatives who have had an abortion. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 41% do not and 10% are not sure.

Fifty-three percent (53%) of women know someone who had an abortion along with 46% of men.

The totals include 49% of those who attend church or other religious services every week, 46% of those who attend once or twice a month, and 51% of those who attend occasionally, rarely, or never.

Fifty-nine percent (59%) of those with a college degree know someone who has had an abortion. Among those without a degree, that figure is 43%.

Data released earlier showed that 36% of voters believe it is too easy to get an abortion in America today. Twenty-six percent (26%) believe it is too hard.

Among those who believe it is too easy, 48% know someone who has had an abortion. Among those who believe it is too hard, 51% say the same.

Given a choice, 56% of voters would support a candidate who said abortion should be allowed only during the first three months of a pregnancy rather than at any point during the pregnancy.

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Methodology

The online survey of 1,000 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen July 12-13, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Respondents were selected from a list of Registered Voters and through a process of Random Digital Engagement. 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.

 

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77% Recognize July 4th Celebrates Declaration of Independence

Posted on July 3, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

Seventy-seven percent (77%) of voters nationwide recognize that the Fourth of July celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 11% mistakenly believe it celebrates the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

A solid majority of every measured demographic group recognizes the document we are celebrating. However, younger voters are somewhat less likely to be aware of it.

The eloquent rhetoric of the Declaration defined our nation’s ideals as a commitment to freedom, equality and self-governance.

Americans overwhelmingly agree with the notion that governments derive their only just authority from the consent of the governed. Just 23% favor scrapping that approach so that government experts could set policy without the need for voter approval.

As we celebrate America’s noble founding ideals, Americans recognize that our nation has never fully lived up to those ideals. Ninety-three percent (93%) nationwide recognize that racism has played a major role in America’s history. However, just 20% America was founded on racism and  that we should start over with something new. Seventy percent (70%) of voters believe the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s helped the United States move closer to living out its founding ideals of freedom, equality, and self-governance.

America’s founding commitment to freedom was embedded in the Bill of Rights–the first ten Amendments to the Constitution. That commitment remains strong today, especially when it comes to freedom of speech. Given a choice between allowing free speech even though it is sometimes offensive and inaccurate or having the government determine what speech should be allowed, 80% of voters prefer free speech.

One of the complaints against King George in the Declaration of Independence was that he blocked immigration to the colonies. Today, 60% nationwide believe that legal immigration is good for the United States but illegal immigration is bad. Sixteen percent (16%) favor an open borders approach while 11% want to stop all immigration.

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Methodology

The online survey of 1,000 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen on June 29-30, 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.

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54% Consider 4th of July One of Nation’s Most Important Holidays

Posted on July 1, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

Fifty-four percent (54%) of voters consider the Fourth of July to be one of the nation’s most important holidays. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 7%  consider it one of the least important and 34% rate it somewhere in between.

Seventy-seven percent (77%) will do something to celebrate the day. That includes 71% who will watch fireworks and 62% who will have a cookout. Thirty-one percent (31%) will watch or participate in a parade and 28% will go to a beach or lake.

Eighty-six percent (86%) of voters are proud to be an American while 10% are not. Those totals include 63% who are Very Proud and 3% who are Not at All proud.

Pride in the nation is found in all demographic groups. That includes 89% of men and 83% of women. It also includes 89% of White voters, 82% of Hispanic voters and 79% of Black voters.

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Methodology

The online survey of 1,000 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen on June 29-30, 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.

 

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15% Expect USA to Be More Unified In a Year

Posted on June 28, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

Just 15% of American voters expect our nation to be more unified a year from today. That’s down 24% from when President Biden took office and 21% at the end of February.

A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 32% expect the nation to be more polarized in a year. That’s up four points from January but down eight from February. The number expecting things to remain about the same is 36%.

The declining hope for a more unified nation is found primarily among Democrats. As President Biden was assuming office, 35% of Democrats expected the nation to become more unified. A month later, 34% held that few. Now, just 19% of Democrats expect more unity in a year.

A majority of Republicans (51%) expect the country to be more polarized. Two-thirds of Independent voters expect things to remain the same (37%) or are not sure (32%).

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from June 24-26, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online or via text while 153 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Online respondents were selected from a list of Registered Voters and through a process of Random Digital Engagement. 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.

 

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74% Want Focus on Recognizing All As Americans, Less on Ethnic Backgrounds

Posted on June 4, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

Seventy-four percent (74%) of voters believe we should focus more attention on recognizing all who live in the United States as Americans. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 12% disagree and believe we should focus more on ethnic and racial backgrounds. Another 12% are not sure.

A majority of all measured demographic groups agreed that the focus should be on recognizing all as Americans. Older voters were more strongly committed to that view than younger voters. White and Hispanic voters were more likely to hold that view than Black voters.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from May 27-29, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online or via text while 170 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Online respondents were selected from a list of Registered Voters and through a process of Random Digital Engagement. 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.

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In Georgia, 41% Favor MLB Decision to Move All-Star Game, 34% Oppose

Posted on April 7, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

Forty-one percent (41%) of Georgia residents favor the decision of Major League Baseball to move the All-Star game out of Atlanta. A Scott Rasmussen statewide survey found that 34% oppose the decision. Sixteen percent (16%) say it doesn’t matter and 9% are not sure.

Fifty-seven percent (57%) of Democrats favor the decision while 48% of Republicans are opposed.

Just 28% of Georgia residents know that Delta and Coca-Cola have come out in opposition to Georgia’s new election law.

Nationally, 59% believe companies taking positions on political issues adds to the divisiveness in America.

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Methodology

The online survey of 1,000 Adults in Georgia was conducted by Scott Rasmussen from April 2-6, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Respondents were selected through a process of Random Digital Engagement. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, and political party to reasonably reflect the state’s population. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

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67% Believe Large Corporations Ignore the Views of the Working Class

Posted on April 6, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

Sixty-seven percent (67%) of U.S. Adults believe that large corporations generally ignore the views of America’s working class. A Scott Rasmussen survey found that just 14% disagree with that assessment and 19% are not sure.

The view that corporations ignore the views of the working class is shared by 70% of Republicans, 69% of Democrats, and 62% of Independent voters.

It is also shared by 70% of White voters, 68% of Hispanic voters and 60% of Black voters.

In fact, it is shared by at least 55% of every measured demographic group.

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Methodology

The online survey of 1,000 U.S. Adults was conducted by Scott Rasmussen from April 2-5, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Respondents were selected from through a process of Random Digital Engagement. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

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78% Celebrate Easter

Posted on March 30, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

Seventy-eight percent (78%) of voters nationwide celebrate Easter in some fashion. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that total includes 39% who celebrate Easter as a religious holiday, 21% who celebrate with a mix of religious and secular activities, and 18% who celebrate Easter solely as a secular holiday.

Thirty-five percent (35%) consider Easter to be one of our nation’s most important holidays while 16% think it’s one of the least important. A plurality of 43% say it is somewhere in between.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from March 25-27. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online or via text while 269 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Online respondents were selected from a list of Registered Voters and through a process of Random Digital Engagement. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, 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.

 

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71% Think Conservatives, Liberals Will Eventually Have Separate Social Media Platforms

Posted on February 23, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

In the 1960s and ’70s, three major television networks (CBS, NBC, and ABC) dominated the media landscape. They provided a common base of entertainment and news programming shared by most of the nation. But with the arrival of cable television and then the internet, countless competitors divided up the media landscape serving niche audiences in a way that has now become familiar.

Seventy-one percent (71%) of voters think the social media industry may follow a similar path. They think it’s likely that Republicans and Democrats, conservatives and liberals will eventually rely upon different social media companies. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that just 14% consider that outcome unlikely. They expect large social media companies like Facebook and Twitter to continue commanding a mass audience.

Those figures include 34% who believe it’s Very Likely the social media world will fragment in this manner and 5% who say it’s Not at All Likely.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from February 18-20, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online or via text while 212 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Online respondents were selected from a list of Registered Voters and through a process of Random Digital Engagement. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, 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.

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49% Say Highest Loyalty is To Family, 22% Faith, 17% Self

Posted on January 21, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

Forty-nine percent (49%) of voters nationwide say their top loyalty is to their family. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 22% say their highest loyalty is to their faith or religion while 17% say it’s to themselves.  Nine percent (9%) name the federal government, 3% their state government, and 1% their employer.

A majority of voters in every measured demographic group name either family or faith is their top priority. However, the balance between the two varies considerably. For example, Very Conservative voters are equally divided between those options with 32% naming both family and faith as their top loyalty. Among Very Liberal voters, 45% name family and only 8% cite their faith or religion.

It is interesting to note that those with the strongest ideological convictions are more likely than others to name the federal government. Seventeen percent (17%) of Very Liberal voters hold that view along with 16% of Very Conservative voters. Just 6% of all other voters give their loyalty first to the federal government.

Thirty percent (30%) of Republicans offer the highest loyalty to their faith or religion. That view is shared by 20% of Independent voters and 16% of Democrats. However, as a many issues, there is a significant divide between White Democrats and Black Democrats. Among White Democrats, just 11% name faith or religion as their highest loyalty. Among Black Democrats, however, that figure rises to 29%.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen from January 17-19, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Respondents were contacted online through a process of Random Digital Engagement. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, 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.

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45% Say It’s Appropriate To Discuss Politics At Holiday Gatherings; 43% Disagree

Posted on December 9, 2020 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

Forty-five percent (45%) of voters nationwide think it’s appropriate to discuss politics at family holiday gatherings. A Political IQ survey found that 43% disagree and believe it’s a topic that should be avoided.

Perhaps not surprisingly, those with the strongest political views are most likely to see political discussions as appropriate. Very Conservative voters, by a 61% to 32% margin, hold that view. So do Very Liberal voters, by a similar 63% to 29% margin. However, a plurality of those with less ideologically extreme view would are much more likely to say such conversations should be avoided. Among those who are Somewhat Conservative, Moderate, or Somewhat Liberal, just 41% believe politics is a topic for discussion at family holiday gatherings.

As on many topics, there is also a substantial divide. By a 55% to 34% margin, those with a college degree are okay with political discussions over the holidays. Those without a degree take the opposite view by a 49% to 39% margin.

Most men (52%) are okay with the political discussions. A plurality of women (46%) are not.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from December 3-5, 2020. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online or via text while 192 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Online respondents were selected from a list of Registered Voters and through a process of Random Digital Engagement. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, 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.

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13% Talk Politics Every Day, 27% Rarely or Never

Posted on November 10, 2020 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

Thirteen percent (13%) of Registered Voters discuss politics with family and friends every day or nearly every day. A Political IQ national survey found that twice as many–27%– rarely or never discuss the topic.

Overall, 37% discuss politics on most days, 20% about once a week, and 41% less than once a week.

The survey, conducted by Scott Rasmussen, found that there was little difference between Trump and Biden voters when it comes to discussing politics. Forty-three percent (43%) of Trump supporters talk politics more than once a week. So do 42% of Biden voters. Those who voted for some other candidate or chose not to vote are less interested in talking politics.

Other data from the survey shows that 85% of Trump voters say their friends and neighbors knew how they voted. Eighty-five percent (85%) of Biden supporters said the same.

Among those whose family and friends did not know how they would vote, 48% said the reason is that voting is a private matter. Another 25% said it’s because they rarely discuss politics and 11% because they decided at the last minute. However, 8% said they kept their voting decision from family and friends because they were afraid how others might react.

Fear of how others react was more common among Trump supporters than Biden voters. It’s not a huge gap, but could suggest that Shy Trump voters accounted for understating the president’s support by about a single percentage point.

Biden supporters were far more likely than Trump voters to say they kept it secret because they rarely discussed politics.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from November 5-7, 2020. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online or via text while 168 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Online respondents were selected from a list of Registered Voters and through a process of Random Digital Engagement. Certain quotas were applied to the larger sample and lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, 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 sample included 1,052 respondents who say they voted in Election 2020. Of that group, 51% voted for Joe Biden and 46% for Donald Trump.

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76% of Voters Consider 2020 Election Very Important

Posted on September 15, 2020 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

In terms of its impact on their own lives, 76% of Registered Voters nationwide believe Election 2020 is “Very Important.” A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that another 16% say it’s somewhat important while 8% consider it not important or are not sure.

Those who support major party presidential candidates are far more likely than others to consider the election Very Important. Eighty-eight percent (88%) of Biden supporters consider it that important. So do 84% of Trump supporters.

As for those considering other candidates, just 62% believe the election is Very Important. Among those unlikely to vote, that figure falls to 32%.

Among those unlikely to vote, 38% either consider the election to either be unimportant (24%) or are not sure if it will have an impact on their lives (14%).

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The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from September 10-12, 2020. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online or via text while 166 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Certain quotas were applied to the overall sample and lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, 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.

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15% Discussed Election With Non-Family Member Every Day Last Week

Posted on September 3, 2020 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

Fifteen percent (15%) of voters nationwide discussed the presidential election with someone outside their family last week. At the other extreme, a Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 19% did not discuss the election at all outside their family.

Broadening the categories a bit shows that 36% discussed the election outside their family either most days or every day. An identical number–36%– had such a discussion “maybe once” or not at all. In between are 26% who discussed the election a couple of times.

On “most days”, 40% of Republicans and 39% of Democrats discussed the election with people outside their family. Just 29% of Independent voters did the same.

Discussions were more common within the confines of the family. Half of all voters (49%) discussed the election with their immediate family most days or every day.

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The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from August 27-29, 2020. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online or via text while 188 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Certain quotas were applied to the overall sample and lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, 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.

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18% Don’t Know How to Express Their Political Beliefs

Posted on August 31, 2020 | by Scott Rasmussen
  

When it comes to politics, 18% of voters  know what they believe are not sure what to say or how to say it. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 20% of women hold that view along with 16% of men.

The feeling of not knowing how to express what they believe is a bit less common among urban voters.

Twenty-one percent (21%) of white voters struggle with knowing how to say what they believe. So do 12% of Black and 8% of Hispanic voters.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from August 20-22, 2020. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online or via text while 142 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Certain quotas were applied to the overall sample and lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, 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.

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