Toplines - Clash for Clunkers I - June 16-17, 2009
Most Oppose Cash for Clunkers, but Many Willing to Take the Money if Offered
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Daily Snapshot
National Survey of 1,000 Adults
Conducted June 16-17, 2009
By Rasmussen Reports
1* A
proposed cash for clunkers plan would encourage people to trade in older cars
for new models that get better gas mileage. People who trade in their old cars
would receive up to $4,500 from the government. The plan would cost the
government up to $4 billion. Do you favor or oppose the cash for clunkers
proposal?
35% Favor
54% Oppose
12% Not sure
2* Suppose the federal government offered $4500 dollars to
trade in your old car for a new, more fuel efficient new car. How
likely would you be to buy a new car this year?
17% Very likely
18% Somewhat
likely
32% Not very likely
32% Not at all likely
2% Not sure
3*Should the “Cash for Clunkers” offer should be limited to
those who purchase new cars made in
50% Yes
29% No
21% Not sure
NOTE: Margin of Sampling Error, +/- 3
percentage points with a 95% level of confidence
