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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for May 13, 2020
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
May 13, 2020: Just 14% of voters believe Congress should stop spending money on new programs at this time. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 73% believe the federal government should continue to provide additional financial support for businesses and individuals directly impacted by the shutdown.[1]
Support for such spending comes from 82% of Democrats, 71% of independents, and 63% of Republicans.[1]
The results are broadly consistent with other data showing that 64% believe the government should be required to compensate business owners for any losses caused by the government-ordered shutdown.[2]
Strong support for new government spending is a rarity in American politics. In this case, the support likely exists because of the connection with government actions that caused the economic harm.
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- May 12, 2020 –60% of voters okay allowing all businesses to re-open with social distancing protocols
- May 11, 2020 –26% consider trade policies to be primarily a national security issue
- May 8, 2020 –66% of new COVID-19 hospital admissions in NY are people who stayed at home
- May 7, 2020 –5 million masks made by volunteers in Utah
- May 6, 2020 –3 trillion dollars to be borrowed by federal government in just three months
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See also
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
- Documenting America's Path to Recovery
- State government plans to reopen after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
- Debate over state lockdowns and stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
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