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March 29, 2018

Why do people belong to a party? Negative views of the opposing party are a major factor

Republicans and Democrats cite their party’s policies as major reason for identifying as partisans

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Why do people belong to a party? Negative views of the opposing party are a major factor
Republicans and Democrats cite their party’s policies – and the harm of the other party’s policies – as major reasons for identifying as partisans
Most independents who lean to a party cite harm of opposing party’s policies

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