Majority of Americans say more women running for Congress is a good thing

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August 20, 2018

Most Americans say more women running for Congress is a good thing, as hope for a female president grows

Majority of Americans say more women running for Congress is a good thing

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Most Americans say more women running for Congress is a good thing, as hope for a female president grows
Democrats are more enthusiastic than Republicans about a female president from their own party
Share of Americans who expect to see a female president in their lifetime down slightly from 2014
Americans more hopeful to see a female president in their lifetime than in 2014
No consensus on whether more women in Congress would lead to more effectiveness, transparency or civility

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