POLL = 53% Say More Government Spending Hurts the Economy

Most voters (53%) believe increases in government spending hurt the economy, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Just 27% now say increased government spending helps the economy, and 10% say it has no impact.

Most Republicans (73%) and unaffiliated voters (57%) say more government spending is bad for the economy. But a plurality of Democrats (45%) thinks increased government spending is beneficial.

Voters are much more supportive of cuts in government spending as opposed to increases. Almost half of voters (46%) think decreases in government spending help the economy, while 27% say they hurt it.

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