Deficit Reduction Starts with Domestic Cutbacks
Of four possible options for cutting the deficit, only one – lowering domestic spending – draws majority support. Roughly six-in-ten (61%) are in favor of cutting domestic spending while just 30% are opposed. The public is divided over lowering military spending (49% favor vs. 47% oppose) to reduce the deficit.
Deficit Reduction Starts with Domestic Cutbacks  | Oppose Favor  | Lowering domestic spending  | 30  | 61  | Lowering defensel fimilitary spending  | 47  | 49  | Changes to Soc Security/Medicare  | 65  | 30  | Raising taxes  | 67  | 30  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER Mar. 8-14, 2011, QB72a-d. 