The following is from Rasmussen Reports.
A recent Rasmussen Reports survey finds that 61% of likely voters say they approve of drastically reducing the size of the federal government, with 37% saying they strongly approve. On the other hand, 29% of voters say they disapprove, including 15% who strongly disapprove. Another 10% say they are unsure.
When asked whether Congress will follow through on promises to cut the size of the federal government, 44% of likely voters say they believe it is at least somewhat likely, but 49% say they think it is unlikely. Among those surveyed, 12% say they believe it is “very likely,” while 17% say it is “not at all likely.”
By political affiliation, Republicans are the most likely to say they approve of reducing the federal government, with 82% expressing at least some approval. By comparison, 43% of Democrats and 60% of unaffiliated voters say they feel the same. On the question of whether Congress will deliver, 56% of Republicans, 41% of Democrats, and 34% of unaffiliated voters say they think it is at least somewhat likely.
Demographic trends show that 67% of men say they approve of reducing the federal government, compared to 56% of women. Voters earning over $100,000 annually are the most likely to say they strongly approve of the reductions.
The survey of 1,277 likely voters was conducted January 5-7, 2025, with a margin of error of +/- 3 percentage points. The fieldwork was conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC.
To see the survey question wording, click here.
I hate to guess what politicians will do.
I suppose the reason for that is that most do not really care what their constituents want or do not want. There is an inherent drive within government and its agencies to absorb more power and bigger budgets that is uncontrollable.
After seeing a proposed 1600 page budget reduced to 170 pages that means 1400 pages were pork barrel waste, a little for each state.
Yes we are fed up with the waste in DC. They could care less about prudent spending. Our tax dollars at work, which BTW included a nice big fat raise for each person in Congress. See what I mean, carrying about themselves first.