Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for January 26, 2022
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January 26, 2022: Thirty-six percent (36%) of voters believe the benefits of government are worth the costs. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 40% disagree and 24% are not sure.[1]
Six months ago, by a 41% to 33% margin, a plurality said the benefits were worth the cost.[1]
The decline occurred primarily among those who prefer traditional Republican policies. In both surveys, Democrats tended to believe the benefits were worth the cost. Also in both surveys, those who prefer Trump-like policies strongly believed the cost was too high.[1]
However, six months ago, traditional Republicans thought the benefits were worth it by a 41% to 32% margin. At this time, traditional Republicans take the opposite view by a 48% to 24% margin.[1]
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