Friday, September 30, 2011

Haves vs. Have Nots

When asked whether they think the United States is divided into "haves" and "have-nots," 52 percent of Americans say it is not divided and 45 percent say it is, according to a Pew Research Center survey. There is a telling attitudinal split on this question, with the "haves" much less likely than the "have-nots" to see a divided nation.

Percent of people with household incomes of $75,000 or more
Who identify themselves as haves: 75%
Who think the country is divided into haves and have-nots: 36%

Percent of people with household incomes below $30,000
Who identify themselves as haves: 36%
Who think the country is divided into haves and have-nots: 53%

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