In cleaning out my in-box, I came across some interesting August 2008 polling data from the Institute for Health Freedom. The sample was 856 adults. I’ll provide the totals and the party cross-tabs.

I am willing to pay higher taxes in order to support more social programs.

23 percent Agree, 55 percent Disagree: All Respondents
36 percent Agree, 36 percent Disagree: Democrats
08 percent Agree, 76 percent Disagree: Republicans
24 percent Agree, 53 percent Disagree: Independents

I believe the government should control or own key industries such as healthcare and energy.

26 percent Agree, 50 percent Disagree: All Respondents
39 percent Agree, 30 percent Disagree: Democrats
15 percent Agree, 68 percent Disagree: Republicans
23 percent Agree, 54 percent Disagree: Independents

I believe it is the government’s role to redistribute wealth and income.

22 percent Agree, 62 percent Disagree: All Respondents
29 percent Agree, 50 percent Disagree: Democrats
14 percent Agree, 80 percent Disagree: Republicans
22 percent Agree, 60 percent Disagree: Independents

More findings here.