An Associated Press poll found that immigration will be one of Americans' "top priority" issues in 2024. The immigration crisis repeats this year as one of the biggest concerns for 35% of citizens (55% of Republicans and 22% of Democrats).
Overall, 35% cite immigration and the border wall as a top concern, up from 27% in December 2022.
However, immigration came in second place in the ranking, trailing only foreign policy, which managed to be the most important issue for all citizens with 38%, compared to 18% last year.
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Concerns in 2024
The survey revealed that "economic issues are of particular concern, especially inflation with 30% mentioning it as a top priority." Another 24% say the same about the economy in general. On the other hand, only 19% of citizens "expect 2024 to be better than last year for the nation. Fifty-one percent think 2024 will look much like 2023, and 29% anticipate a worse year":
Inflation is a top concern for 30% overall, 41% among Republicans, and 24% among Democrats.
Regarding the "problems facing the United States and the world today" and what citizens want the government to address, 60% mentioned foreign policy (up from 41% in December 2022). Another 22% named education, and 21% named climate change:
36% of Democrats prioritize climate change and the environment along with only 8% of Republicans.
