Inequality and Government Action: Who believes what?
by Leigh C. on Jan 24, 2014 | Views: 82 | Score: 0
| Americans, total | Republicans | Democrats | Independents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % who believe that inequality has increased in the last decade | 65 | 61 | 68 | 67 |
| % who believe that the government should do a lot/ some to reduce the gap | 69 | 45 | 90 | 69 |
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Most Americans believe inequality has increased in the last decade. Democrats (90%) believe that the government should do "a lot" or "some" to reduce the poverty gap. Only 45% of Republicans also agree that the government should do "a lot" or some to reduce the gap. additional source: www.nytimes.com/2014/01/17/op…