Proponents of deficit reduction argue that governments who do not control budget deficits and debt are at risk of losing their ability to borrow money at affordable rates. Opponents of deficit reduction argue that government spending would increase demand for goods and services and help avert a dangerous fall into deflation, a downward spiral in wages and prices that can cripple an economy for years.
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Response rates from 653 Third Way voters.
45% Yes |
55% No |
37% Yes |
37% No |
6% Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
7% No, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
2% Yes, and increase taxes |
5% No, reduce military spending instead |
0% Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
2% No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
2% No, reduce the number of government officials instead |
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1% No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
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1% No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 653 Third Way voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 653 Third Way voters.
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Unique answers from Third Way voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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