Sharp divide between young people, older adults on size of government | Pew Research Center

April 24, 2017

With Budget Debate Looming, Growing Share of Public Prefers Bigger Government

Sharp divide between young people, older adults on size of government

Sharp divide between young people, older adults on size of government

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With Budget Debate Looming, Growing Share of Public Prefers Bigger Government
More support for increased spending across many programs than in 2013
Public support for increased spending on veterans at highest level in two decades
Public now divided in views of size and scope of government
Most want government to increase spending on veterans benefits, education and infrastructure
Sharp divide between young people, older adults on size of government
Both Republicans and Democrats back increased federal spending on veterans’ benefits, infrastructure
Sharp rise in share of Republicans who support increased spending on anti-terrorism, military defense
Both Republicans and Democrats back increased federal spending on veterans’ benefits, infrastructure