Most Americans Support Biden's Student Loan Handout Until They Realize It Raises Taxes: Poll

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

47% : Under the plan unveiled Aug. 25 by U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, individual borrowers earning less than $125,000 a year or families earning less than $250,000 will be eligible for up to $10,000 in debt cancellation, while Pell Grant recipients who meet those income standards will be eligible for relief of up to $20,000.
46% : "But Democrats turn against forgiving $10,000 in student debt per borrower if doing so meant colleges would raise their prices (67 percent) or if it led to credential inflation (64 percent).
32% : "However, Republicans oppose about 2 to 1, with 63 percent opposed." "A majority (56 percent) of Democrats would continue to support student debt cancellation even if it raised taxes," it continued.

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