Student Loan Reduction
Overall, Americans approve of President Biden’s cancellation of some student loan debt by 53% to 43%. The Quinnipiac polling was from August 25-29, with a 2.5% error.
Democrats approve of it 88% to 9%; Independents approve of it 53% to 43%; and only 14% of Republicans approve of it while 81% are against it.
By voting Age groups we show approval and disapproval.
| Age | Percent Approve | Percent Disapprove |
| 18-34 | 69 | 26 |
| 35-49 | 58 | 39 |
| 50-64 | 44 | 54 |
| 65+ | 41 | 54 |
The age shift after 50 is not as steep as the approval margin before 50.
Blacks and Hispanics adults strongly approve of the limited loan cancellation, while Whites slightly disagree with it.
| Race | Percent Approve | Percent Disagree |
| Black | 81 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 63 | 30 |
| White | 45 | 52 |
Climate Change
Americans think that the lives of future generations will be harmed by climate change by an overwhelming 69% to 27%. The only subgroup which disagrees are Republicans, by 57% in denial, to 39% who agree. I’m watching UCLA playing Bowling Green in Pasadena, where the temperature is 100 degrees. What about the present generations?
Is the US doing enough for climate change got only 15%, too much got only 21%, but More to Be Done got the majority 58%.
Is Climate Change an Emergency got 58%, while denial only go 39%.
Is Extreme Weather due to climate change got 61% Yes to 34% No.
Democracy
Is Democracy in Danger got a surprising 67% Yes to 29% No, and roughly the same across all political, age, gender and religion categories.
Health Care and Abortion Rights
The approval rating of Dr. Fauci is 39%, negative is 37%, and not sure, 22%. For Whites with four years of college, this is raised to 59% approve, 33% disapprove, and 7% not sure.
That abortion should be legal has a majority approval except for Republicans at 34% approval, and White Evangelicals at 33% approval.
Agreement with the Supreme Court Dobbs decision denying a Constitutional right to abortion is only 34%. Only approval is among Republicans at 68%, White Evangelicals at 65%, and Protestants at a narrow 50%.
