41% of Republicans Say America Won’t Be Hurt If California Goes Solo

Nearly one-third of all Americans – and even more Republicans - believe the United States would be better off or not impacted if California went its own way and became a separate country. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 18% of American Adults think it would be good for the country if California seceded from the union, while another 13% say California’s departure would have no impact. Most (60%) disagree, however, and believe it would be bad for America if California became a separate country. (To see survey question wording, click here.) -- More...