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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for August 18, 2021
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
August 18, 2021: Forty-one percent (41%) of voters believe that the benefits of government are worth the costs and regulations. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 33% disagree and 26% are not sure.[1]
Sixty percent (60%) of Democrats believe that government is worth the cost. However, just 28% of Republicans and 26% of independent voters agree.[1]
By a 41% to 33% margin, those who like traditional Republican policies say government is worth the cost. However, by a 49% to 26% margin, those preferring Trump-like policies say government is not worth the cost.[1]
Fifty-eight percent (58%) of urban voters believe that government is worth the cost. That view is shared by 39% of suburban voters and 30% of rural voters.[1]
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- August 17, 2021 -15 percent of unvaccinated voters believe Dr. Fauci makes policy recommendations based upon scientific data and research
- August 13, 2021 -48 percent of voters believe news outlets are more interested in building influence rather than accurate reporting
- August 12, 2021 -36 percent of voters trust Democrats on election reform, 32% trust GOP, 22% don’t trust either party
- August 11, 2021 -29 percent of voters believe worst of pandemic is behind us, 43% believe worst is yet to come
- August 10, 2021 -39% believe reporters would release information that contradicts their own political views
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