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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for September 24, 2021
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September 24, 2021: Sixty percent (60%) of registered voters believe it is at least somewhat likely that the U.S. government will go bankrupt in the next 10-15 years. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 30% believe bankruptcy is unlikely and 11% are not sure.[1]
The totals include 33% who consider the government going bankrupt to be very likely, and 12% who believe it is not at all likely.
Seventy-eight percent (78%) of Republicans consider the government going bankrupt to be at least somewhat likely. That view is shared by 57% of Independent voters and 53% or Democrats.[1]
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- September 23, 2021-Eighty-one percent (81%) of voters believe members of Congress should be given time to read the reconciliation bill before voting on it
- September 22, 2021 -28 percent of voters believe worst of pandemic is behind us
- September 21, 2021 -61 percent of voters trust everyday Americans more than government officials on important national decisions
- September 20, 2021 -68 percent of voters believe government attempts to manage the economy do more harm than good
- September 17, 2021 -234 years ago today the U.S. Constitution was signed
- September 16, 2021 -48 percent of voters believe government regulations on small businesses are too strict
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