CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES
Conducted 2/8-13; surveyed 1,197 adults; margin of error +/- 2.8% (release, 2/14). Party ID breakdown: 34%D, 27%R, 39%I.
As You May Know, The Largest Items In The Federal Budget Are Medicare, The Gov’t Health Insurance Program For Seniors, Social Security And The Military. If You Had To Choose One, Which Would You Be Willing To Change In Order To Cut Spending?
All Dem GOP Ind 12/18
Medicare 15% 12% 21% 14% 23%
Social Security 13% 9% 18% 13% 22%
Military 52% 61% 38% 53% 27%
All 2% 2% 3% 3% 3%
None 10% 9% 12% 10% 16%
Combination 2% 2% 1% 2% 4%