Americans are nearly split on President Biden’s plan to cancel up to $20,000 in federal school loan debt for certain borrowers, a new poll finds.
People outside the White House with signs expressing their support for President Biden's student loan debt forgiveness plan.Among Republicans, 67% oppose President Biden's student loan debt forgiveness plan.The poll also found that a substantial majority say the Biden administration should focus on bringing down the cost of higher education — a sentiment expressed by 86% of Democrats, 75% of independents and 68% of Republicans.
Fifty-six percent of Americans also give a thumbs-up to another component of the plan that extends the pause on loan payments until Dec. 31. It’s supported by 77% of Democrats, 51% of independents and 37% of Republicans, as well as 82% of those who still are making payments.AP The president announced the plan last week to cancel $10,000 in federal student loan debt for borrowers who earn less than $125,000 a year or $250,000 for married couples.The poll surveyed 2,007 registered voters between Aug. 26 and 28.
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