August 6, 2019: Eighteen percent (18%) of voters nationwide believe the federal government should be primarily responsible for solving the most serious problems facing inner cities.

A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 62% believe the primary responsibility for fixing problems in cities is to be found within the cities themselves. That includes 38% who believe city governments should be primarily responsible and 20% who look to city residents. Another 4% think the primary responsibility lies with local businesses.^[1]

The survey found that 78% believe most inner cities have sections that are overwhelmed with poverty and crime.

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