Poll results from Harvard CAPS Harris showing voter opinions on U.S. federal government debt and budget management. Top graphs indicate 67% believe the debt is unsustainable, and 83% think the government should move to balance the budget. Partisan differences are shown with columns detailing responses by Democrats (DEM), Republicans (GOP), and Independents/Others (IND/OTH). Bottom graphs reveal 83% prefer reducing government expenditures over increasing taxes to address budget deficits, and 77% support a full examination of government expenditures. Additional columns highlight partisan views on these issues.
Poll results from Harvard CAPS Harris showing public opinion on government expenditures and efficiency. Top section highlights that 70% of voters believe government expenses are filled with waste, fraud, and inefficiency, with 69% supporting a $1 trillion cut in expenditures. The bottom section reveals that 72% support a government agency focused on efficiency, with 60% believing that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, is making major cuts. Pie charts and tables display data segmented by political affiliation: DEM, GOP, IND/OTH.