National Adults
Which one of the following should be the top priority of the government in Washington:
To stimulate the weak economy even if it costs more money To reduce the debt even if the economy is slow to recover Unsure
Row % Row % Row %
National Adults 33% 59% 8%
Region Northeast 37% 55% 7%
Midwest 40% 56% 4%
South 29% 61% 10%
West 30% 60% 10%
Household Income Less than $50,000 34% 58% 8%
$50,000 or more 34% 62% 4%
Education Not college graduate 34% 57% 8%
College graduate 31% 62% 7%
Age Under 45 35% 57% 8%
45 or older 31% 60% 8%
Age 18 to 29 30% 64% 6%
30 to 44 40% 51% 9%
45 to 59 35% 62% 3%
60 or older 28% 59% 13%
Race White 32% 61% 7%
Non-white 35% 56% 10%
Gender Men 33% 60% 7%
Women 33% 58% 10%
Interview Type Landline 30% 63% 7%
Cell Phone 42% 47% 11%
Marist Poll National Adults: Interviews conducted June 15th through June 23rd, 2011, N=1003 MOE +/- 3%. Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding.