The belief that at least half of welfare recipients are fraudulently claiming benefits is widespread among Americans
How many people receiving government welfare do you think are fraudulently claiming benefits? (%)
Almost
all
Most
About
half
Not
sure
Some
Almost
none
U.S. adult citizens
3
10
22
11
41
12
Democrats
1
7
13
10
46
23
Independents
2
9
24
16
37
12
Republicans
6
16
29
7
40
2