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Politics and Government
Thu, January 9, 2025 
Drain the swamp? Yes, 61% of voters say
- Promises from President-elect Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to make drastic cuts in spending and the costly federal bureaucracy are getting a big thumbs-up from voters. With support from a majority of black voters,
The article from MSN discusses a recent poll conducted by Rasmussen Reports, which found that 61% of likely U.S. voters support the idea of "draining the swamp," a phrase popularized by former President Donald Trump to signify reducing the influence of lobbyists, bureaucrats, and special interest groups in Washington, D.C. The poll indicates a broad dissatisfaction with the current state of politics, with significant support for this sentiment across party lines, though it's most pronounced among Republicans. The survey also highlighted that while there is a consensus on the need for change, opinions differ on how to achieve it, with some advocating for term limits, campaign finance reform, and reducing the size of government. This reflects ongoing voter frustration with perceived corruption and inefficiency in the federal government.
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/drain-the-swamp-yes-61-of-voters-say/ar-AA1xbQet ]
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/drain-the-swamp-yes-61-of-voters-say/ar-AA1xbQet ]
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