The report shows how candidates and activists can navigate discussions of a potential government shutdown by focusing voters on the popular goal of spending cuts rather than the process used to achieve them.
Americans overwhelmingly believe universities and colleges should be responsible for paying for the cost of the debt relief program, not individual taxpayers.
Ninety-six percent of Americans have noticed increases in the prices of goods, and 83 percent believe they have lately been getting less bang for their buck.
Fifty-seven percent of voters think that Congress, having suspended the debt ceiling, should cut government spending during the upcoming budget negotiation process.
Just 18 percent of Americans say they are satisfied with the current state of the nation.
Seventy-five percent of Americans, including majorities of Republicans and Democrats, believe that taxes in America are too high.
Only 21 percent of Americans believe now is a good time to buy a home.
There is significant public agreement that President Biden and Senate Democrats should negotiate and find a compromise with Speaker McCarthy – a rejection of the Biden hardline position for a so-called “clean” debt ceiling increase without spending cuts.
Most Americans oppose the FDIC making exceptions to bail out big depositors if a banking crisis were to take place.
The rising costs of living are causing many to explore so-called “side hustles” (second jobs with flexible hours and demands) in order to support themselves and their families.