The majority of Americans tend to agree with Democrats on top issues, polling shows

CNN ^ | Apr. 7, 2019 | Grace Sparks

[Innovative]

When it comes to considering the top political issues facing the country -- immigration, health care and gun control among them -- politicians in Congress can give the impression that the public is hopelessly divided on policy solutions.

In reality, the polling shows the majority of the public usually backs policy positions preferred by the Democratic Party.

A new Gallup poll released Thursday showed that two-thirds of Americans said protecting the environment should be a higher priority than economic growth and only three-in-10 who said economic growth should be given priority, even if the environment suffers to some extent. This is the highest prioritizing of the environment since spring 2000.

[BookmanTheJanitor]

In short: good economy means people can worry about more frivolous stuff.

[E Pluribus Bellum]

What a crock.

[Maris Crane]

I have a question...

WHY DO THEY ALL LOOK LIKE THAT??

[eaglestar]

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

HAHAHAHAHA

[Alberta's Child]

These polls are stupid because they say nothing about what a respondent has in mind when answering the question. If you ask me: “Is the environment more important than economic growth?” ... then the answer I give is going to depend on whether I’m thinking of “the environment” as a polluted stream behind my home or the emissions from my car.

[Drew68]

two-thirds of Americans said protecting the environment should be a higher priority than economic growth and only three-in-10 who said economic growth should be given priority, even if the environment suffers to some extent.

Now poll them if they'd want to pay $8 a gallon for gasoline or pay what they're paying now?

It's easy to support protecting the environment when you don't have to pay for it. Ask Emmanuel Macron how popular environmentalism is when the pump price reflects the costs.

[Lazamataz]

Registered Voters, not Likely Voters, AND for that EXTRA SPECIAL SECRET SAUCE:

 REGISTERED VOTERS
PARTY IDENTIFICATION
Republican 24%
Democrat 31
Independent 37
Other/DK/NA 8>

A seven-point boost for the Democrats.

This is a s**t poll.

[Innovative]

Best post!

These donkeys will agree to anything, as long as they get a snack.

[existentially_kuffer]

CNN!?!?.... forget it!

[Sequoyah101]

All inhowthe questions are worded.

Cute isnt it? They are so clever. Isnt it precious?

Sorry bastards.

[dp0622]

I’ve taken surveys and done focus groups.

Without hesitation, I always answer if it’s gonna save me or make me a dime and it’s not illegal, i dont care WHAT businesses do regarding the environment.

That’s when it’s an open ended question.

If it’s a clicked choice, Half the time at that point i usually get kicked out :)

[Grampa Dave]

This will stolen/er used.

[Grampa Dave]

Are we sure that, this it is a woman?

[butlerweave]

CNN , Dem Party’s Propaganda Arm ,LOL

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Oh, B.S.!

Illegal Immigration. Economy/Jobs. Deficit.

End of discussion.

[GOPJ]

Do you like to drink clean water or dirty water?

Do you like to breath polluted air or clean air?

Do you want children murdered with guns or do you want them to live?

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That’s how democrats pose the questions.. stupid silly and a waste of time.

[JayAr36]

More anal drip from a less then credible source.

[Steve_Seattle]

"So basically gimped wording to elicit a desired reply."

Exactly. They'd never ask, "What is more important: free speech, or gun control legislation?"

[Fiddlstix]

Go For It!