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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for May 21, 2021
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May 21, 2021: Seventy-nine percent (79%) of government workers voted in the 2020 presidential election. According to Census Bureau figures, that’s higher than the total for those who work in the private sector or are not working.[1]
Among the self-employed, 69% cast a ballot. That’s similar to the 68% who work for a private-sector company. As for those retired or not in the workforce for other reasons, 64% voted. Just 58% of the unemployed cast a ballot.[1]
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- May 14, 2021 -46% of voters believe America is a racist nation
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