The Latest on Build Back Better: A Guide for Advocates
Friday, October 29, 2021A strong majority of Americans support President Biden and Democrats’ new economic plan, regardless of a specific price point.
A strong majority of Americans support President Biden and Democrats’ new economic plan, regardless of a specific price point.
As pandemic pessimism continues to decline. Biden and Democrats retain double-digit advantages in trust over Republicans to address it.
For those concerned about the Congressional GOP, “for the wealthy,” “out of touch,” “greedy,” and “corrupt” are resonant descriptors.
Centering lost jobs and delayed payments is most effective in rebutting conservative opposition to raising the debt ceiling.
Expanding Medicare, lowering drug costs, and raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations are seen as the best reasons to pass the plan.
Biden and Democrats hold double-digit advantages in trust over Republicans on combating the pandemic and ensuring people get vaccinated.
About three in five overall and among independents support both the Build Back Better agenda and raising the debt ceiling.
While pessimism about the pandemic has declined for the past month, focus groups with mothers and educators reveal deep, continued anxiety.
Americans split evenly on ratings of Biden and the Democratic Party, while Trump and the Republican Party are underwater.
About three in five Americans are opposed to “the nation’s most restrictive” abortion ban, and deputizing private citizens to enforce it.