Would you support or oppose President-Elect Joe Biden signing an executive order to cancel a portion of federal student loan borrowers’ debt once he assumes office?

Would you support or oppose President‑Elect Joe Biden signing an executive order to cancel a portion of federal student loan borrowers’ debt once he assumes office? Published on November 18, 2020 → Survey conducted on November 18, 2020 on 7142 U.S. adults

All adults

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Gender

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Age

I have student loans and I would support this move

21%

I have student loans and I would oppose this move

I paid off my student loans and I would support this move

12%

I paid off my student loans and I would oppose this move

I never had student loans and I would support this move

23%

I never had student loans and I would oppose this move

18%

Don't know

14%

I have student loans and I would support this move

21%

I have student loans and I would oppose this move

I paid off my student loans and I would support this move

12%

I paid off my student loans and I would oppose this move

I never had student loans and I would support this move

23%

I never had student loans and I would oppose this move

18%

Don't know

14%

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