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2. Worries, priorities and potential problem-solvers
Young adults less likely to see military having a positive impact in the future
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- 2. Worries, priorities and potential problem-solvers
- Republicans have a negative view of the role the news media will play in solving future problems
- Young adults less likely to see military having a positive impact in the future
- Americans think science and technology will have a positive impact in solving future problems; few say the same about the federal government
- Big income differences among Republicans on future priorities for the federal government
- Republicans and Democrats have different ideas about what government should do to improve the lives of future generations of Americans
- Majorities say increased government spending on health care, education would improve life for future generations
- Democrats and young adults voice greater concern over climate change
- Parties are divided over future role of government but united in their view that polarization will worsen
- Roughly half of adults are very worried about the way Washington works and political leaders’ ability to solve problems in the country’s future
- Majorities say increased government spending on health care, education would improve life for future generations