Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for October 28, 2021
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October 28, 2021: Warnings about government shutdowns have become a regular part of the budget process in Washington, D.C. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 54% of respondents believe those warnings are generally scare tactics rather than legitimate concerns. Thirty-one percent (31%) take the opposite view and believe the warnings stem from legitimate concerns. [1]
Sixty-four percent (64%) of Republicans see warnings about shutdowns as a scare tactic. So do 55% of independent voters. Democrats are evenly divided. [1]
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