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December 8, 2016

2888 US adults surveyed

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Do you think that the civilian federal government would be better run or worse run if more former military officers were appointed to run departments?

Conducted December 8, 2016

YouGov surveyed 2888 US adults

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Do you think that the civilian federal government would be better run or worse run if more former military officers were appointed to run departments?

Conducted December 8, 2016

YouGov surveyed 2888 US adults

By:
22%
27%
27%
24%

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