A recent poll conducted by the Bipartisan Policy Center and Morning Consult reveals that a vast majority of American voters express concerns about the state of democracy in the United States.
The survey, exclusively released to The Hill, found that 82% of voters are worried about the state of democracy, with 40% indicating they are “very worried.” This apprehension is shared across party lines, with 84% of both Republicans and Democrats expressing concern.
The study also confirms what people have suspected since the last two elections: a lack of confidence in political parties’ ability to collaborate on bipartisan solutions, with 59% of respondents stating that they doubt parties’ capability to work together across the aisle, with 62% of Republicans and 50% of Democrats share the sentiment.
The survey’s release coincides with Congress’s imminent return from recess and the looming possibility of a government shutdown. Lawmakers are tasked with passing a federal budget by September 30; failure to agree on spending bills for 11 out of 12 sectors could lead to a government shutdown.
Goldman Sachs last week predicted the likelihood of such an occurrence, putting it at “more likely than not,” due to divergent spending priorities and potential political entanglements.
House Republicans, seeking to avenge four-time indictee former President Donald Trump, are contemplating an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, citing concerns over foreign business dealings.
The poll surveyed 1,959 registered voters from August 21 to 24, with a margin of error of +/- 2 percentage points.
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