According to The POLITICO Poll of Americans conducted last month by Public First..
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23% have skipped a prescription dose because of costs within the last two years
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25% think college is worth the money, regardless of party,
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27% have skipped a medical check-up because of costs within the last two years
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37% could not afford to attend a professional sports event with their family or friends
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46% could not pay for a vacation that involves air travel
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nearly 50% think groceries are difficult to afford
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nearly 50% think healthcare is difficult to afford
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nearly 50% think housing is difficult to afford
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nearly 50% think transportation is difficult to afford
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nearly 50% think utility bills are difficult to afford
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50% say they find it difficult to pay for food
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50+% who graduated from college supported the idea that higher education is either too expensive or not sufficiently useful.
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62% said college isn’t worth it because it either costs too much or doesn’t provide enough benefits — a belief supported most by 18- to 24-year-olds and those aged 65 and up.
