NATIONAL SURVEY of 1,000 Likely Voters
Friday - Saturday December 8 - 9, 2006
1* Some people say that Social Security needs to be fixed. Others say it needs to be left alone. What do you think?
57% Social Security needs to be fixed
30% left alone
13% not sure
2* How likely is it that you will receive all the Social Security benefits you are currently entitled to receive?
24% very likely
32% somewhat likely
27% not very likely
12% not at all likely
5% not sure
3* Should Social Security taxes be increased to insure that all promised benefits are paid?
27% yes
50% no
23% not sure
4* Should the Social Security benefits promised to younger workers be cut to insure the long-term solvency of Social Security?
15% yes
61% no
24% not sure
5* A proposal has been made that would let people select their own retirement age. People who want to retire earlier could pay more in Social Security taxes and start collecting benefits before turning 65. People who wanted to retire later could pay less in taxes and start collecting benefits later. Do you favor or oppose the proposal to let people select their own Social Security retirement age?
60% favor
27% oppose
13% not sure