Almost six in ten Independents and more than eight in ten Republicans share this perception of the government. However, less than two in ten Democrats believe the government currently has an overabundance of power.
This, once again, speaks to the divide between most Democrats and most other non-leftist Americans.
The appropriate role of government
Right now, the Gallup poll clearly articulates where most Americans stand. During the height of COVID, there was more public acceptance of the government stepping in and handling certain matters; however, since then, viewpoints have shifted in the opposite direction.
Biden, throughout his presidency, has consistently used government as a weapon to force mandates and other restrictions on individuals and businesses. Simultaneously, the 46th president’s support and approval ratings are getting lower and lower.
The multiple problems that have come up over the past almost nine months make the case for an argument that Biden’s approach isn’t working. Right now, many Americans believe this president should back off and let people run their own lives.
