When 68% of voters call a policy completely crazy, that’s a turnout signal, not just a poll number. The same survey measured intensity, which shows which issues motivate voting.
Key Takeaways
- 68% say it is completely crazy that schools can hide gender changes from parents, the highest intensity score in the survey, by a wide margin.
- Three more issues top 60% completely crazy, returning deported criminals with tax dollars (61%), non-citizen voting (61%), and the $1,700 tax increase (60%).
- Voting integrity shows the same intensity in reverse, 60% say proof of citizenship is completely common sense, and 58% say the same of photo ID.
There’s a difference between “I think that’s wrong” and “that is completely out of line.” This survey asked both questions, and the gap between them identifies which issues turn agreement into voter turnout. In a midterm election, turnout decides everything. Voters who call a position completely crazy not just somewhat are the ones most likely to show up, volunteer, donate, and talk to their neighbors. A position 78% call crazy is useful messaging; a position 61% call completely crazy is a mobilization tool.