Poll: Voters concerned Dems’ budget will cause runaway inflation, higher taxes

August 9, 2021

No Labels released a poll showing “a majority (57%) of voters do not want Washington spending a total of $4.7 trillion on infrastructure, climate change, and social welfare programs and a supermajority is concerned this level of spending could hurt them directly in the form of runaway inflation, higher taxes down the line, lower economic growth or negative impacts on their family’s finances.”

Key takeaways:

  • 74% of voters are concerned Democrats’ spending bill will cause runaway inflation.
  • 78% of voters are concerned Democrats’ spending bill will lead to higher taxes.
  • 69% of voters are concerned Democrats’ spending bill will lower economic growth.
  • 69% of voters are concerned Democrats’ spending bill will negatively impact their family finances.

NRCC Comment: “The American people are rightly concerned that Democrats’ reckless spending will lead to higher taxes and higher prices for everyday goods.” – NRCC Spokesman Mike Berg