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Californians More Worried About Political Extremism Than Economy, Survey Finds

27 February 2025 11:20 AM
BCI 24 News Network

More Californians are worried about political extremism than the economy, a survey has found.
According to the first Public Policy Institute of California (PPIP) statewide survey released Wednesday night, two-thirds of Californians cite political extremism, economic conditions, or immigration as the state’s most important problems.
The numbers break down to 31 percent who believe political extremism or threats to democracy are the largest problem facing the Golden State, with 19 percent choosing the economy, unemployment, and jobs, while 15 percent see immigration as the largest problem.
Meanwhile, 55 percent of voters approve of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s job performance.
In an October 2024 PPIP survey, 35 percent of Californians viewed the economy, unemployment, and inflation as their top concerns, while 18 percent saw political extremism or threats to democracy as such. Fifty-one percent of adults replied that they would rather pay lower state taxes and have a smaller government than pay more taxes and have more government services….