National Survey of 1,000 Likely Voters

Conducted March 2-3, 2009

By Rasmussen Reports

1* Now, I am going to read you a short list of recent statements. For each, please let me know if you agree or disagree…

First, “The moral mission of government is simple: no one can earn a living in America or live an American life without protection and empowerment by the government”?

34% Agree
46% Disagree
20% Not sure

NOTE: Margin of Sampling Error, +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence.