62 Percent of 'Elites': Reducing Emissions Outweighs Affordability

June 17, 2024: Sixty-two percent (62%) of RMG-described politically active elites say that reducing greenhouse gas emissions is more important than keeping the price of cars low enough that families can afford them. A Scott Rasmussen national survey conducted by RMG Research found that 38% believe keeping cars affordable for families is more important.

Among all voters, those numbers are almost reversed. Fifty-seven percent (57%) say that keeping cars affordable for families is more important, while 38% say it is more important to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Methodology

This survey of 1,500 elite voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on May 1-6. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc.

Elites were defined as having a postgraduate degree, having a household income of more than $150,000 annually, and living in a ZIP code with more than 10,000 people per square mile. Approximately 1% of the total U.S. population meets these criteria. The politically active elites are those elites who talk politics on a daily basis.

Note: Scott Rasmussen is the president of RMG Research, Inc. He hosts "The Scott Rasmussen Show" on Merit Street Media Sunday mornings at 10 Eastern.

Survey Questions

(Among politically active elites) On a different topic ... Which is more important, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change, or keeping the price of cars low enough for families to afford them?

• 62%-reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• 38%-keeping the price of cars low enough for families to afford them
• 0%-Not sure

(Among all voters) On a different topic ... Which is more important, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change, or keeping the price of cars low enough for families to afford them?

• 38%-reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• 57%-keeping the price of cars low enough for families to afford them
• 5%-Not sure

Scott Rasmussen is founder and president of the Rasmussen Media Group. He is a political analyst, author, public speaker, independent public opinion pollster and a columnist. Read Scott Rasmussen's Reports — More Here.