A Marist poll with some interesting info on issues came out yesterday (
http://maristpoll.marist.edu/wp-content ... pdf#page=3). I posted the specifics on how registered voters responded on issues below. I coded response outcomes I think favor Democrats blue and those I think favor Republicans red. There are a couple I left with no color as I don't thin they favor either party.
Once again I think the results suggest Democrats have somewhat of an advantage on issues. I'm particularly struck by the fact that overwhelming majorities of respondents think rejoining the Paris Climate accord, providing a path to citizenship for illegal aliens, a wealth tax, minimum wage, banning semi automatic "assault weapons, and implementing a Medicare for all plan as long as the option for retaining private insurance is allowed are good ideas.
And 60% of respondents thought a "Green New Deal" is a good idea vs. 34% who thought it was a bad idea. That one is particularly interesting because I get the impression that a lot of Republicans think they REALLY have something on that issue.
I think the results on things like health care and immigration are mixed. But the results on things like environment, "tax the rich," minimum wage, and gun control are not. The Democrats are in far better position with respect to those general areas.
Do you think Medicare for all, that is a national health insurance program for all Americans that replaces private health insurance, is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 40% Bad idea: 55%
Do you think Medicare for all that want it, that is allow all Americans to choose between a national health insurance program or their own private health insurance, is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 69% Bad idea: 26%
Do you think a national health insurance program available for immigrants who are in the US illegally is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 32% Bad idea: 62%
Do you think repealing Obamacare is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 45% Bad idea: 50%
Do you think government regulation of prescription drug prices is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 67% Bad idea: 28%
Do you think a tax on emissions of carbon based fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 50% Bad idea: 44%
Do you think a Green New Deal to address climate change by investing government money in green jobs and energy efficient infrastructure is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 60% Bad idea: 34%
Do you think having the United States rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 52% Bad idea: 32%
Do you think a ban on the sale of semi-automatic assault guns such as the AK-47 or the AR-15, is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 57% Bad idea: 41%
Do you think background checks for gun purchases at gun shows or other private sales is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 88% Bad idea: 10%
Do you think free college tuition at public colleges or universities is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 51% Bad idea: 45%
Do you think a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who are in the US illegally is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 63% Bad idea: 32%
Do you think decriminalizing illegal border crossings is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 27% Bad idea: 67%
Do you think a national minimum wage of 15 dollars an hour is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 55% Bad idea: 42%
Do you think a Universal Basic Income of $1,000 per month for each American 18 or older is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 26% Bad idea: 66%
Do you think a Wealth Tax, that is a higher tax rate on income above one million dollars, is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 61% Gad idea: 34%
Do you think legalizing marijuana nationally is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 62% Bad idea: 33%
Do you think abolishing the death penalty is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 36% Bad idea: 58%
Do you think providing reparations for slavery is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 26% Bad idea: 63%
Do you think getting rid of the electoral college as part of the presidential election process is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea: 42% Bad idea: 50%
