Most Say Affirmative Action No Longer Relevant

Americans are closely divided over the need for continued affirmative action programs now the country has elected its first African-American president.

Thirty-eight percent (38%) of adults say affirmative action is still relevant, but 41% disagree in a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Twenty-one percent (21%) are not sure.

Last August, prior to the election of Barack Obama as president, 46% of Americans said affirmative action programs were no longer needed.

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