A new poll suggests there's broad bipartisan agreement in battleground states when it comes to federal assistance for parents raising children.
The study, released Wednesday, University of Marylandof Public Consultation Programme (PPC) conducted a poll of 600 voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and found that majorities overwhelmingly support federal support for a child tax credit, universal funding for preschool, child care subsidies and increased paid family and medical leave.
With Republican support, championing these issues could be key to making headway in this battleground state and securing a total of 77 electoral votes.
“There is strong bipartisan support for the federal government to play a more active role in strengthening supports for families, particularly families with children,” program director Stephen Kull said, putting the numbers in context.
With Kamala Harris J.D. Vance Both men have supported increasing the child tax credit this election cycle, so it's no surprise the proposal has support in these six states.
Support in the states ranges from 69% in Wisconsin to 77% in Georgia, where 71% of Republicans support the bill.
The $6,000 amount is what Governor Harris proposed when she released her policy proposal earlier this month, while Governor Vance proposed a $5,000 credit.
Not surprisingly, the child tax credit is more popular among younger voters than older ones, with only 43% of seniors across battleground states supporting it.
Meanwhile, universal kindergarten is even more popular, with overall support at 76% in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and 83% in Georgia and Michigan, with Republicans overwhelmingly in favor across the six battleground states, 63% to 78%.
Childcare subsidies also enjoy political support across party lines, with proposals under consideration to make childcare free for low-income parents and capping it at 7% of income for middle-income parents.
Overall support for the system ranges from 74% in Wisconsin to 80% in Georgia, where 72% of Republicans support the idea of the government helping parents with child care costs.
Battleground state voters also support the idea of the U.S. government mandating that small businesses offer paid family leave, in addition to making similar accommodations for new hires and part-time workers.
But Republicans are less receptive to the idea.
While only 52% of registered Republicans in Nevada and 55% of Republicans in Pennsylvania are in favor, it is more popular in other states, peaking at 67% in Michigan. But overall support for the concept ranges from 68% to 75%, suggesting it resonates with more than just the Republican base.
