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March 19, 2019

2. Worries, priorities and potential problem-solvers

Majorities say increased government spending on health care, education would improve life for future generations

Majorities say increased government spending on health care, education would improve life for future generations

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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