The super-rich social agenda

They increasingly are taking over the levers of power and shaping the political debate, despite opposing views held by a majority of people.

They are more politically active than average person.


They are skeptical of almost every public program to address economic inequality.

They tend to be more liberal than others on religious and moral issues, and much more conservative than the non-affluent on issues of taxes, economic regulation, and social welfare.

They generally do not believe the longtime conservative line that a rising economic tide will lift all 

 

In the U.S., the super rich consider climate change a non-issue and most would cut federal and state safety nets and anti-poverty programs, shift taxpayer dollars into privatized education and do little to ensure access to higher education.

 

The super-rich do not get everything they want.

Which federal programs and activities the super rich dislike? 

1. The wealthy are more politically active than typical citizens.

The % of super rich that pay attention to politics?
How many days of the week they talk politics?


The super rich give money to political campaigns and organize fundraising events

2. The wealthy want government to act on their behalf. 

3. Their agenda reflects wealth creation.

4. Biggest schisms on economic issues.

5. The wealthy support education, but not public schools.

6. Social Security and other safety nets.

7. Government should protect their wealth.

Money, Power and Influence