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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for August 20, 2021
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
August 20, 2021: Forty-six percent (46%) of voters believe the ideal job is to be self-employed. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that another 21% would like to work for a small business.[1]
Fifteen percent (15%) think that working for a large corporation would be ideal while 9% would like a government job.[1]
Fifty percent (50%) of men think self-employment is the best option. So do 43% of women.[1]
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- August 19, 2021 -43 percent of voters say the federal government is more likely to oppress Americans rather than fight for the oppressed
- August 18, 2021 -41 percent of voters believe the benefits of government are worth the costs
- 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
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