Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
November 6, 2018: Thirty-seven percent (37%) of voters nationwide believe the 2018 midterms are the most important election of their lifetimes. A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 52% of Democrats believe the stakes are that high along with 35% of Republicans and 22% of independents.[1]
Fifty-five percent (55%) believe that the U.S. is more polarized today than at any point in our nation’s history. Only 16% disagree. These results may reflect current political rhetoric and media saturation more than thoughtful reflection. The nation was certainly more polarized during the Civil War and at other points in our history. Even the riot-filled 1960s were likely more polarized than today.
However, voters displayed a sense of perspective when responding to a different question. Seventy-one percent (71%) say decisions they make have a bigger impact on their life than policies of the federal government. That view is shared by 79% of independents, 73% of Republicans, and 62% of Democrats.
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- November 5, 2018 – 6,097 state legislative seats to be decided by voters
- November 2, 2018 – 75 percent of unemployed workers expect to find a job soon
- November 1, 2018 – 68 citizen-initiated measures on the ballot in 2018
- October 31, 2018 – 6 highly competitive races for U.S. Senate
- October 30, 2018 – 31 highly competitive races for U.S. House of Representatives
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