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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for February 4, 2022
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February 4, 2022: Twenty-one percent (21%) of voters believe that your status in life is determined by your racial and ethnic heritage. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 66% disagree and 13% are not sure.[1]
Thirty percent (30%) of Democrats believe racial and ethnic heritage determines status in life. That view is shared by 18% of independents and 14% of Republicans. However, most Republicans (76%), Democrats (57%), and independents (64%) reject that idea.[1]
The survey also found that 72% believe their identity as an American is more important than their racial and ethnic heritage. Eighteen percent (18%) disagree. Those figures include 44% who strongly agree and 7% who strongly disagree.[1]
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- February 3, 2022- 29 percent of voters believe worst of the pandemic is behind us
- February 2, 2022- 29 percent of voters have never been tested for COVID-19
- February 1, 2022- 67 percent of voters believe the decline of the family is harming American growth and prosperity.
- January 31, 2022- 65 percent of voters believe that growing up without a father places children at a significant disadvantage
- January 28, 2022- 87 percent of voters say strong ties important for a healthy society
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