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Wisconsin: Race and Ethnicity

 

Affirmative Action

 

Support for Affirmative Action

Poll Date
Yes, still
needed
No, problem
is solved
No opinion
 Sample MoE
Badger Poll1 April 20-28, 2004
59%
37%
4%
 511 ± 4.0

1 "A number of programs, usually called 'affirmative action', were begun several decades ago to overcome the effects of past discrimination against racial minorities. Some people feel that the problem is now pretty much solved, while others think there is still a long way to go. Do you think programs designed to overcome past discrimination are still needed, or not?"

 

Racism in America

 

Discrimination In American Society

Poll Date
Fair and decent
Unfair and discriminatory
No opinion
Sample MoE
Rasmussen1 March 26, 2008
71%
19%
11%
 500 LV ± 4.5

1 "Some people say that American society is generally fair and decent. Others say it is basically unfair and discriminatory. Which do you believe is more accurate?"