Poll finds New Yorkers split on issues with economy, Social Security, Medicare & more
LOUNDONVILLE, N.Y. (WBNG) — According to a recent poll by Sienna College Research Institute, or SCRI, 47% of New Yorkers feel that our country’s best economic days are behind us.
However 45% believe that the country’s current economic problems are only temporary.
“New Yorkers are narrowly pessimistic on the future of the nation’s economy, with slightly more saying that our best days are behind us rather than ahead,” according to Travis Brodbeck, SCRI’s Associate Director of Data Management.
On the Government’s response to the economy:
- 60% of New Yorkers say they are not confident in the government’s ability to lead the nation out of its current economic difficulty.
- Similarly, 60% say that they are not confident in President Trump’s ability to lead the nation out of economic difficulty.
On Social Security:
The study also finds that nearly half of New Yorkers do not believe that they will receive the Social Security benefits they were promised.
- 45% are not confident that they will receive Social Security benefits that were promised by the Federal Government.
- While 52% are confident that they will reap these benefits.
On Medicare:
In addition, New Yorkers disagree on whether or not their Medicare coverage will provide them with high-quality care.
- 48% are confident that Medicare will provide them with the level of care that they need.
- However, 46% of New Yorkers are not confident that they will receive quality care on Medicare.
On Retirement:
Nearly a third of New Yorkers are retired. However, not all of them seem confident that they are on the right track financially.
- 30% of retirees say they are falling behind when it comes to money.
- Whereas 60% of retirees say that they should have enough money saved to maintain their quality of life.
On Financial Success:
Although 1/5 of New Yorkers say they are getting ahead financially, differences exist across partisan lines
- 32% of Republicans say they are getting ahead.
- Compared to 17% of Democrats and 14% of Independents saying the same.
On the Current State of the National Economy
At least 60% of New Yorkers say they are making changes to their lives in response to national economic challenges.
Among these changes are:
- Cutting back on entertainment
- Carefully monitoring home energy use
- Cutting back on medical needs, including dentist appointments
- Postponing home or car maintenance
- Delaying major purchases, such as cars, appliances, or a home
This poll was conducted between June 25 and July 2, among 921 New York State Residents.
Sampling error is only one of many potential sources of error, and there may be other unmeasured errors in this or any other public opinion poll.
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