Criticizing the welfare state a big ‘so what’ to voters
Some good news this week. Criticizing how the government uses welfare to buy votes isn’t much of a negative with independent voters.
• 43 percent of Americans say the secret “47 percent” video featuring comments by Mitt Romney will make “no difference” in who they vote for in the presidential race.
• 51 percent of Republicans, 27 percent of Democrats and 53 percent of independents agree.
• 36 percent of Americans overall say Mr. Romney’s comments will make them “less likely” to vote for him.
• 4 percent of Republicans, 68 percent of Democrats and 29 percent of independents agree.
• 20 percent overall say the comments will make them “more likely” to vote for Mr. Romney.
• 44 percent of Republicans, 4 percent of Democrats and 15 percent of independents agree.
