Gallup Poll: Americans Say Government is Top Problem

By  //  January 15, 2014

ABOVE VIDEO: During Ronald Reagan’s 1981 inaugural speech, the newly elected president addressed the economic problems caused by large government. Today, Americans identify government as the most concerning issue in the nation.

According to the latest poll conducted by Gallup from January 5-8, government itself leads the list of concerns among the most important problems facing the country, followed by the economy, jobs, and healthcare.

The graphs below show results from previous polls and top concerns categorized by party affiliation. Images are courtesy of Gallup.

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What tops your list for the most important problems facing the U.S.?