Republicans: The poor are lazy
A majority of GOP respondents say a lack of effort leads to poverty
Last month, research revealed that income inequality, which has been on the rise for three decades, is now at the highest level since 1928. This week, a new Pew Research Center/USA Today poll indicates the stark differences in opinion on why some people are rich while others are poor. Republicans were the only group with a majority of respondents who believe the rich work harder.
| Republican | Democrat | Independent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which has more to do with why a person is rich? | |||
| Because he/she worked harder: | 57% | 27% | 37% |
| Because he/she had more advantages: | 32% | 63% | 52% |
| Which is more to blame if a person is poor? | |||
| Lack of effort on his/her part: | 51% | 29% | 33% |
| Circumstances beyond his/her control: | 32% | 63% | 51% |
Source: www.people-press.org
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