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Some say that the government should expand the use of nuclear power to generate electricity in the U.S. Others oppose any expansion in the use of nuclear power in this country. Please look at Card E15. How much influence should each of the following groups have in deciding whether to expand the use of nuclear power? Elected officials. (Would you say...)
Elected officials' influence on nuclear power expansion · Asked in 1 wave, 2010 · 466 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | A great deal of influence | A fair amount | A little influence | None at all | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 11% | 44% | 36% | 9% | 466 | ±6 | |
| Democrats | 15% | 41% | 37% | 8% | 155 | ±10 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) |
General Social Survey 2010 · 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 2010 | 2010-03-15 to 2010-08-12 | face to face | 2,044 | 466 |
| 9% |
| 43% |
| 38% |
| 10% |
| 198 |
| ±8 |
| Republicans | 7% | 50% | 34% | 9% | 98 | ±13 |