Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for December 16, 2022
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December 16, 2022: Americans plan to spend an average of $832 on gifts this Christmas, according to the National Retail Federation. This is up slightly from a ten year average of $826.[1]
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- December 15, 2022-49% of voters discussed politics at a recent family gathering
- December 14, 2022-61% of voters prefer a candidate who says that abortion should be allowed during the first three months of pregnancy
- December 13, 2022-242 years ago, “The Twelve Days of Christmas” was first printed
- December 12, 2022-56% of voters prefer a candidate who says parents need more control over what their children are taught
- December 9, 2022-41% of voters favor requiring government agencies to hire workers that match the racial and ethnic makeup of their communities
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