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2022: The public’s priorities and expectations

January 10, 2022 As nearly 800,000 Americans died due to the pandemic and the economy experiences a surge of inflation and an employment slowdown, most Americans are pessimistic about the year ahead. COVID-19 continues to top the list of Americans’ priorities for the government to address, but not as overwhelmingly as last year. To explore…

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Politics

A year later, who is to blame for the attack on the Capitol?

Most Americans say Congress should continue to investigate the violence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. In addition to holding the rioters accountable, most of the public blame former President Trump.

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Younger Generations

MTV/AP-NORC Poll: Younger generations stand out on identity, acceptance, and progressive policies

Overall, Gen Z holds more socially and politically progressive attitudes than Gen X and even Millennials, but divides persist within that generation along similar political and demographic lines as their predecessors.

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Economics

Inflation is causing challenges for many Americans

Household expenses are on the rise for most Americans, but few have seen a corresponding increase in their income.

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A majority want healthcare and education programs to be high priorities for the spending bill

Americans are closely divided over the preferred approach to government: 52% want a bigger government providing more services and 47% favor a smaller government delivering fewer services.

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