February 4, 2022: Twenty-one percent (21%) of voters believe that your status in life is determined by your racial and ethnic heritage. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 66% disagree and 13% are not sure.[1]
Thirty percent (30%) of Democrats believe racial and ethnic heritage determines status in life. That view is shared by 18% of independents and 14% of Republicans. However, most Republicans (76%), Democrats (57%), and independents (64%) reject that idea.[1]
The survey also found that 72% believe their identity as an American is more important than their racial and ethnic heritage. Eighteen percent (18%) disagree. Those figures include 44% who strongly agree and 7% who strongly disagree.[1]
Footnotes:
- ScottRasmussen.com, "21% Say Status in Life Determined by Racial and Ethnic Heritage" February 3, 2022
Scott Rasmussen is founder and president of the Rasmussen Media Group. He is a political analyst, author, public speaker, independent public opinion pollster and columnist for Creators Syndicate. Read Scott Rasmussen's Reports — More Here.
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