Large shares of Democratic voters believe in an active role for government

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January 29, 2020

2. Political values and Democratic candidate support

Large shares of Democratic voters believe in an active role for government

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2. Political values and Democratic candidate support
Large majorities of Sanders, Warren supporters say government should provide more assistance for needy
Warren, Sanders voters skeptical of link between hard work and success
Sanders and Warren supporters are more likely to strongly favor free tuition at public universities
Democratic voters express widespread concern over economic inequality
Sharp divides among Democratic voters on impact of billionaires on the country
Most Democratic voters say major corporations have too much power in the country today
Large majorities of supporters of the Democratic candidates favor stricter gun laws
Democrats say white people benefit from their race, but differ on how much
Democratic voters see nation’s newcomers as having a positive impact
Majorities of Bloomberg and Biden supporters call illegal immigration at least a moderately big problem
Shared concern over climate change among Democratic primary supporters
Democratic voters view stricter environmental laws as worth the cost
Most Democratic voters say obstacles to women’s advancement remain
Most Warren, Buttigieg and Sanders supporters see legal same-sex marriage as ‘very good’ for U.S. society
Most Democrats say belief in God is not necessary in order to be a moral person
Most Democrats support cooperating with U.S. allies; Republicans are divided
Democratic voters divided on goal of maintaining U.S. military superiority
Warren, Sanders backers more likely to see other countries as better than U.S.
Most voters say free trade agreements have had a positive impact on them
Most Democratic voters favor replacing private health insurance with a government run program; Even larger shares back public option to compete with private plans

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