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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for September 27, 2021
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September 27, 2021: If someone is physically able to work, 78% of voters believe they should be required to seek a job in order to receive financial support from the government. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 13% disagree and 9% are not sure.[1]
Overall, 54% of survey respondents strongly favor work requirements and 4% are strongly opposed. A majority of every measured demographic group supports the work requirement. That includes 86% of Republicans, 76% of Independents, and 73% of Democrats.[1]
Earlier in 2021, the work requirements used to determine eligibility for the Child Care Tax Credit were removed. Sixty-six percent (66%) of voters favor restoring the work requirement for all who are physically able to work. Twenty-four percent (24%) are opposed.
Restoring the work requirement is favored by a majority of every measured demographic group. That includes 75% of Republicans, 65% of Democrats, and 57% of Independents.[1]
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