Two-thirds credit Democrats with creating Social Security

Aug 20–25, 2025 · n = 1,000 · MoE ±3.1%Source report ↗

Core finding

Presented with a choice between the two major parties, about two-thirds of Americans (66%) tie the creation of Social Security to the Democrats, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.

The other 34% attribute it to the Republicans.

Topline distribution

Two-thirds credit Democrats with creating Social Security.

Which party created Social Security?

Democrats
65.8%
Republicans
34.2%

n = 1,000 · Aug 20–25, 2025 · MoE ±3.1%

ModeVerasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
PopulationUnited States adults
Field datesAug 20–25, 2025
Base (unweighted)1,000
Margin of error±3.1%
ModuleASA Omnibus Survey
SponsorVerasight
Weight variableweight
Weighting targetsage, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

Sources

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    Which party created Social Security?

    reports.verasight.io/r/asa-2025

Cite this question

ASA Omnibus Survey, fielded August 20-25, 2025, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.1%.