DCG Survey: Majority of Swing State Voters Believe Financial System Favors Elites Instead of Regular People
A recent survey conducted by venture capital firm Digital Currency Group (DCG) has revealed that the majority of voters in swing states across the United States believe that the current financial system is unfair. The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll and involving 1,201 registered voters in states such as Michigan, Ohio, Montana, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Arizona, aimed to gauge public sentiment towards cryptocurrency and the existing financial system.
The findings of the survey indicated that voters in these key battleground states hold a skeptical view of the current financial system. Only 38% of respondents believe that the system is designed to benefit people like them, while just 25% perceive it as fair for everyone. The report highlights that the current financial system is widely unpopular, with voters across the board expressing a belief in its inequity and the disadvantage it places on younger generations.
Furthermore, the survey revealed that a staggering 80% of registered voters feel that the current financial system favors the elites over ordinary individuals. Voters expressed negative sentiments towards the system, with a majority agreeing that it lacks transparency (79%), is difficult to comprehend (67%), and sets younger generations up for failure (63%).
Interestingly, the survey also explored voters’ attitudes towards cryptocurrency. Only 14% of respondents currently own digital assets, and a significant 69% do not feel knowledgeable about crypto. However, despite this lack of familiarity, nearly a third of respondents expressed positive sentiments towards cryptocurrency. Additionally, about 90% of these crypto-positive individuals plan to participate in the upcoming 2024 elections.
The survey also shed light on voters’ opinions about political candidates and their stance on crypto. Almost half of the respondents stated that they do not trust candidates who would interfere with cryptocurrency, while one-quarter claimed that enthusiasm towards crypto would make them trust a political candidate more. Furthermore, 30% of voters indicated that they would be more likely to support a political candidate who is friendly towards crypto.
In conclusion, the survey commissioned by Digital Currency Group reveals that voters in swing states have a skeptical view of the current financial system, with a majority perceiving it as unfair and favoring elites over regular people. Additionally, while a majority of voters do not own digital assets, a significant portion holds positive feelings towards cryptocurrency and considers it a factor in their voting decisions.