Priority (25)

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Some people say that addressing the national debt should be among the president and Congress' top 3 priorities. Do you agree or disagree?
Do you feel that way strongly or just somewhat?
December 2024November 2024October 2024
Strongly agree56%54%57%
Somewhat agree22%25%23%
Somewhat disagree12%11%11%
Strongly disagree5%5%4%
(Don't Know/Refused)5%5%4%
Agree (Net)78%79%80%
Disagree (Net)17%16%16%
And when it comes to our national debt, do you think it is an issue that the president and Congress should spend more time addressing or less time addressing?
Would you say a lot (more or less) time or just a little?
December 2024November 2024October 2024
A lot more time53%53%52%
A little more time26%29%30%
A little less time7%6%6%
A lot less time5%4%5%
(The same amount of time)3%3%4%
(Don't Know/Refused)6%5%4%
More Time (Net)79%82%82%
Less Time (Net)12%10%10%