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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for November 21, 2023
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
November 21, 2023: Eighty-seven percent (87%) of voters say they have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 93% of voters plan to celebrate the holiday, including 29% who will travel to visit family or friends, 20% who will host family or friends, and 44% who will celebrate with just their immediate families.
The survey also found that 76% plan to eat turkey on Thanksgiving, 52% expect to eat too much, 51% will watch football, 36% will watch the parade, and 18% plan to do Christmas shopping.
Methodology
The margin of sampling error for the full sample is +/- 3.1 percentage points. The survey of 1,000 registered voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on November 15-16, 2023. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, internet usage, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of registered voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.
Note: Neither Scott Rasmussen, ScottRasmussen.com, nor RMG Research, Inc. have any affiliation with Rasmussen Reports. While Scott Rasmussen founded that firm, he left nearly a decade ago and has had no involvement since that time.
Survey Questions
Do you have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving?
- 87% Yes
- 10% No
- 3% Not sure
Which of the following best describes your plans for Thanksgiving?
- 29%-I will travel to visit family or friends
- 20%-I will host family or friends
- 44%-I will celebrate just with my immediate family
- 7%-I will not celebrate Thanksgiving this year
Which of the following do you plan to do on Thanksgiving?
- 76%-Eat turkey
- 52%-Eat too much
- 36%-Watch the parade
- 51%-Watch football
- 8%-Play football with my family and friends
- 18%- Do Christmas shopping
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