A majority of Georgia voters support President Biden's student-loan forgiveness plan, poll says

According to a new poll from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a majority of Georgia voters supported President Joe Biden's plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student loan debt.

The president's debt-cancellation plan was supported by more than half of the likely voters in the survey.

42% of respondents were opposed to the forgiveness plan, with 34% expressing strong opposition and 8% saying they were somewhat opposed to the Biden policy goal.

In August, the president announced that he would forgive federal student-loan debt for borrowers earning under $125,000 per year, with up to $20,000 in relief for those who received a Pell grant.

The president's fifth and final extension of the student-loan payment pause through December 31 is included in the plan.

The move was applauded by most Democrats. Republicans said the plan would burden taxpayers and that he failed to address the high cost of tuition in higher education.

Biden's job approval rating in the state was at 42% with 42% disapproving of his performance.

One of the most vocal advocates of student loan relief has been a Democratic senator who is locked in a tough reelection fight.

"Easing student debt will provide long-term benefits for Georgians of all ages, as well as our economy," he said after Biden's plan was announced. President Biden has listened to me.

He wants to push for the creation of more job-workforce programs and focus on college affordability.

During a recent campaign event, Walker said that Biden's student loan forgiveness plan was not right.

Kemp signed a letter with 21 other Republican governors urging Biden to scrap his student loan framework.

Instead of addressing the rising cost of tuition for higher education or working to lower interest rates for student loans, your plan kicks the can down the road and makes today's problems worse for tomorrow's students.

Last month, she used the president's announcement to criticize Kemp's policies.

Where were you when Brian Kemp cut taxes for billionaires and millionaires? According to the Journal-Constitution, he said it during an event in Georgia.

She said that young people can get on their feet if they have the money.