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I suspect that actual number is probably even higher. If I were on extended unemployment benefits I would be very hesitant to answer this poll truthfully for fear of getting cut off. Could it be an audit masquerading as an independent pollster? Better safe than sorry.

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Exactly. There's no reason to suspect this number is being over-reported, but it's very reasonable to expect hesitancy (both to polling in general and this type of polling specifically).

Also, people lie to themselves. Few people would probably want to see themselves as turning down a job simply because they already get enough from unemployment benefits.

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