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Please tell me which of the following statements comes closest to your opinion about the Social Security program …
How serious Social Security's problems are · Asked in 1 wave, 1998 · 1,387 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | No problems | Minor probs | Serious prob | Be replaced | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 5% | 23% | 55% | 17% | 1387 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 4% | 28% | 56% | 12% | 477 | ±5 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 6% | 22% | 53% | 18% | 533 | ±5 | |
| Republicans |
General Social Survey 1998 · 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 1998 | 1998-02-01 to 1998-06-19 | face to face | 2,832 | 1,387 |
| 4% |
| 20% |
| 58% |
| 19% |
| 349 |
| ±6 |