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New poll paints a grim picture of a nation under financial strain - politico.com [Details inside]

http://archive.today/2025.12.10-183132/https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/10/poll-affordability-cost-of-living-00678076

I edited everything and sorted it so you can take it in far faster.

According to The POLITICO Poll of Americans conducted last month by Public First..

  • 23% have skipped a prescription dose because of costs within the last two years

  • 25% think college is worth the money, regardless of party,

  • 27% have skipped a medical check-up because of costs within the last two years

  • 37% could not afford to attend a professional sports event with their family or friends

  • 46% could not pay for a vacation that involves air travel

  • nearly 50% think groceries are difficult to afford

  • nearly 50% think healthcare is difficult to afford

  • nearly 50% think housing is difficult to afford

  • nearly 50% think transportation is difficult to afford

  • nearly 50% think utility bills are difficult to afford

  • 50% say they find it difficult to pay for food

  • 50+% who graduated from college supported the idea that higher education is either too expensive or not sufficiently useful.

  • 62% said college isn’t worth it because it either costs too much or doesn’t provide enough benefits — a belief supported most by 18- to 24-year-olds and those aged 65 and up.

There's stuff about the GOP and MAGA but I only scanned it and it seems they're fucking crazy so I didn't quote it.

TankieTanuki [he/him] - 2day

What really stood out: The POLITICO Poll found that homebuying and rental costs were of particular concern for young and Hispanic adults, two constituencies whose support for Trump last year helped Republicans regain control of Washington.

Liberals will refuse to even entertain the idea of a housing policy and then just finger wag at you for not giving them your vote

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30_to_50_Feral_PAWGs [she/her] - 2day

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