Both Parties Can Pick Up Late Support by Addressing the National Debt
Seven in ten voters from across the political spectrum say the record national debt will be an important factor in their vote for Congress in next week’s Midterm Elections, according to a new poll conducted by a bipartisan team of polling firms, Global Strategy Group and North Star Opinion Research.
The poll also found that candidates can pick up late support by showing they will work to address the $21.6 trillion national debt. The vast majority of voters want the next Congress to focus on fixing the debt, no matter which party wins majority control.
Michael Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, joined Nightly Business Report to discuss how the public is ahead of their leaders in Washington when it comes to making progress on America’s fiscal challenges.
Video credit: Nightly Business Report
Further Reading
Rising Interest Costs on the National Debt Are Crowding Out America’s Future
Growing interest costs on the national debt matter because of their effect both inside the federal budget as well as on the overall economy.
What Are the Consequences of a High and Rising National Debt?
The high and rising national debt harms the economy, makes life less affordable, and jeopardizes the economic prosperity of Americans.
6 Ways the Rising National Debt Can Fuel a Fiscal Crisis
The national debt is now as large as the entire U.S. economy, and the risk is increasing as the country accumulates debt faster than ever.