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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for May 14, 2021
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May 14, 2021: Forty-six percent (46%) of voters nationwide believe that America is a racist nation. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 40% disagree and 14% are not sure.[1]
- Sixty-eight percent (68%) of Democrats believe our nation is racist, while 62% of Republicans say it is not.[1]
- Independent voters are evenly divided.[1]
- Most voters under 45 believe America is a racist nation, while most over 55 say it is not.[1]
The survey also found that 8% of voters nationwide say most of their friends are racist. Five percent (5%) of white voters say most of their friends are racist. Six percent (6%) of Black voters say the same. Among Hispanic voters, 22% say most of their friends are racist.[1]
At the other end of the spectrum, a plurality (46%) of voters say none of their friends are racist. That total includes 59% of Republicans, 44% of independents, and 35% of Democrats.[1]
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
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