A majority of Americans—including young people, Democrats, and Republicans—support the GRA plan: Shares of poll respondents who expressed support for the plan, by group, 2017 and 2018
| February 2017 | May 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 71 % | 76 % |
| Millennials | 79 % | 86 % |
| Democrats | 71 % | 78 % |
| Liberals | 67 % | 78 % |
| Republicans | 74 % | 77 % |
Notes: Results are based on a survey of 3,000 people conducted in February 2017 and a survey of 1,000 people conducted in May 2018. “Millennials” are ages 18–34.
Source: American Federation of Teachers, “Retirement Savings Plan Research” (unpublished presentation), 2018