Political ideology among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more good than harm by frequency of meditation (2014) Switch to: Frequency of meditation among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more good than harm by political ideology

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more good than harm who are…

Frequency of meditationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week27%34%32%6%7,376
Once or twice a month20%36%39%5%1,604
Several times a year14%40%44%3%845
Seldom/never20%37%36%6%7,291
Don't know24%25%31%20%243
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