In election year, Wisconsinites focused on kitchen table issues

In polling commissioned by the Institute for Reforming Government ahead of next week’s Republican National Convention, the people of Wisconsin make clear what issues are their top priorities.

“Wisconsinites are focused on the issues that impact their daily lives because they are struggling in today’s economy,” said CJ Szafir, President and CEO of the Institute for Reforming Government.

POLLING HIGHLIGHTS:

47% of all respondents cite the economy as the most important issue
71% of respondents say their income has not kept up with the pace of inflation
Lower food costs, lower taxes, and lower housing costs are the top 3 items that respondents say will help most with their personal finances
62% of respondents favor reducing government regulations if it meant more business could be created in Wisconsin.
Nearly 60% of Republicans and Independents and almost half of Democrats support eliminating Wisconsin’s income tax
Only 9% of independents cite abortion as their top issue while 49% cite the economy and 24% cite border security as their top issue.

Independents, a crucial voting block in Wisconsin, are skeptical of both of the current Presidential candidates.