Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for October 29, 2021
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October 29, 2021: Currently, most news organizations require journalists to have a college degree. However, 56% of voters believe it would be a good idea for news organizations to try something different: hire high school graduates and train them to be reporters. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 21% disagree and 23% are not sure.[1]
Sixty percent (60%) of Democrats think hiring high school graduates would be a good idea. So do 56% of Republicans and 50% of independent voters.[1]
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- October 28, 2021 -54 percent of voters believe warnings about government shutdowns are scare tactics rather than legitimate concerns
- October 27, 2021 - Sixty-five percent of voters believe the federal government is actively working to get more power and control over the lives of everyday Americans
- October 26, 2021 -70 percent of voters believe anyone willing to work can find a job
- October 25, 2021 -77 percent of voters believe it is possible to love someone without approving of their lifestyle
- October 22, 2021 -72 percent of voters believe IRS collects too much personal information that should remain private
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