Republicans and Democrats prioritize ‘compromise’ and ‘respect,’ but less so in dealing with other party | Pew Research Center

June 18, 2019

3. Trump’s impact on the tone of political debate, important characteristics for elected officials

Republicans and Democrats prioritize ‘compromise’ and ‘respect,’ but less so in dealing with other party

Republicans and Democrats prioritize ‘compromise’ and ‘respect,’ but less so in dealing with other party

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3. Trump’s impact on the tone of political debate, important characteristics for elected officials
Majority of public says Trump has changed the tone of political debate in the U.S. for the worse
Among Republicans, age and educational differences in views of Trump’s impact on tone of political debate
Trump’s comments elicit negative feelings more often than positive ones
Wide partisan differences in reactions to the things Trump says
Sizable majority says ‘heated’ rhetoric by politicians raises risk of violence
Large majorities say it is very important that elected officials admit when they’re wrong, are honest
Republicans and Democrats prioritize ‘compromise’ and ‘respect,’ but less so in dealing with other party