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Now I want to read you some things some people have told us they have felt from time to time. Do you tend to feel or not . . . (READ LIST) B. The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.
Feeling that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer · Asked in 1 wave, 1978 · 1,532 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Feel | Not feel | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 76% | 24% | 1532 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 78% | 22% | 605 | ±5 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 77% | 23% | 555 | ±5 | |
| Republicans | 69% | 31% | 357 | ±7 |
General Social Survey 1978 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1978 | 1978-02-13 to 1978-04-29 | face to face | 1,532 | 1,532 |