New surveys from “The Balance” indicate that more adults in the United States support President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan than those who oppose it, while more than half believe it will lead to increased inflation. Over 30% of survey participants support the comprehensive social infrastructure plan that includes reducing prescription drug costs, immigration reforms, and taxes.
Key Takeaways
Key points from this survey suggest that about one-third of adults in the United States support President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan. More than half of those familiar with the “Build Back Better” plan believe it will lead to increased inflation. Reducing prescription drug costs was one of the top issues among survey participants, while only 41% believe the government should support student loan forgiveness.
Political Divisions
Survey participants showed broad support for the “Build Back Better” plan, but there is a significant political divide between conservatives and liberals who are familiar with the plan. Among conservatives, half oppose the “Build Back Better” plan, while one-third support it. On the other hand, a large number of liberals who are familiar with the “Build Back Better” plan support this measure (76%), while 6% do not support it.
Need for Taxing the Wealthy
The majority of survey participants – 63% – support increasing taxes on the country’s wealthy. This is a policy supported by both conservatives and liberals: 57% of conservatives support a 5% tax increase on Americans earning over $10 million, while 72% of liberals approve of the increase.
Future Aspirations
Overall, more than half of the adults in the United States who participated in the survey said they are optimistic about the country’s future, although one-third still express “fear.” Younger generations were more optimistic about the future compared to older generations, with 64% of millennials stating they are optimistic, while 56% of Generation Z expressed optimism.
Survey Methodology
“The Balance” conducted a survey of over 1,800 adults in the United States. The survey showed that one-third of participants consider themselves conservative, while nearly a quarter identified as liberal. The remainder identified as independents, with more leaning towards conservative than liberal.
Source: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/nearly-one-third-of-us-adults-supports-build-back-better-5221398
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