According to new research by the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, there is a significant difference in Americans’ perceptions about the state of the country, their freedoms, and their financial situation between the elite top one per cent and the rest of the country.
According to the research “Them vs. U.S.”, there are “two Americas today.” The perspectives of the majority of the middle class represent one America, while those with a culturally “elite” position based on income, education, and neighbourhood represent another. These two groups see the world from very different perspectives.
“The people who believe they run the country do not have the same views on individual liberty, climate change, and whether the government is trustworthy. “To understand that is to understand the divide in contemporary American politics,” stated Committee member Steve Moore.
The survey examined 1,000 people who met tight requirements for elite status (at least one postgraduate degree, an annual salary of $150,000 or more, and a high-density urban location) and compared their replies to a representative sample of 1,000 registered voters.
The findings present a clear picture of two distinct Americas
KEY RESULTS:
- Financial Well-being: Nearly three-quarters of the elites surveyed, 74%, believe they are better off now financially than they were when Joe Biden entered the White House. Only 20% of ordinary Americans feel the same way.
- Individual Freedom: Elites are three times more likely than all Americans to say there is too much individual freedom in the country. Nearly 60% of elite college graduates hold this view.
- Climate Change: An astonishing 77% of the Elites – including nearly 90% of the Elites who graduated from the top universities – favour rationing energy, gas, and meat to combat climate change. Among all Americans, 63% oppose rationing.
- Government Trust: Elites display significantly higher trust in the government than the general public, with 70% expressing confidence in its ability to “do the right thing” compared to only 35% of all Americans.
- Political Engagement: Elites talk about politics far more frequently than the average American. Nearly 30% talk politics daily or almost daily, compared to 9% of voters.
These findings indicate a troubling disparity in attitudes and priorities between elites and average people. It leads to alienation and hatred among ordinary folks, which may exacerbate social and political conflicts.
The survey also emphasises the significance of prestigious universities in influencing upper-class worldviews. Elites who attended Ivy League and other “elite” colleges have even more extreme views than their contemporaries, expanding the divide with the public.
The Committee to Unleash Prosperity believes these findings highlight the need for a fresh emphasis on common ground and shared ideals. Bridging the divide between elites and regular Americans necessitates open communication, mutual respect, and a commitment to defending the fundamental ideas of liberty and equality that have always defined American life.
About the Committee to Unleash Prosperity:
The Committee to Unleash Prosperity is a non-profit organisation that promotes pro-growth economic policies. CTUP, a group of top economists and business and finance specialists, fights for policies that promote economic development, job creation, and individual liberty. For additional information, visit www.committeetounleashprosperity.com
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