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Home Research Topics Politics & Policy Political Parties & Polarization Political Discourse Public Highly Critical of State of Political Discourse in the U.S.
Pew Research CenterJune 18, 2019
Public Highly Critical of State of Political Discourse in the U.S.

Most Americans say political debate in the U.S. has become less respectful, fact-based, substantive

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Public Highly Critical of State of Political Discourse in the U.S.
Most Americans say political debate in the U.S. has become less respectful, fact-based, substantive
Large majority says ‘heated’ rhetoric by politicians raises risk of violence
Majorities say people do not agree on what is seen as racist, sexist language
Insulting an opponent’s appearance is widely viewed as never acceptable; less agreement on use of ‘evil’
Trump’s statements spur feelings of concern, confusion, embarrassment
Republicans less likely to say GOPers are ‘very comfortable’ voicing views
Reps less likely to say colleges, K-12 schools are open to differing opinions
Republicans less likely to say GOPers are ‘very comfortable’ voicing views
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