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August 6, 2019

Republicans Now Are More Open to the Idea of Expanding Presidential Power

With Democrats now in control of the House, partisans trade places in views of Congress

With Democrats now in control of the House, partisans trade places in views of Congress

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Republicans Now Are More Open to the Idea of Expanding Presidential Power
Growing share of Republicans say the country’s problems could be addressed more effectively if presidents ‘didn’t have to worry so much about Congress or the courts’
Sharp rise in share of conservative Republicans who have positive view of expanding presidential powers
Age, educational differences in views of giving presidents more power
With Democrats now in control of the House, partisans trade places in views of Congress
Public expresses identical views of both parties
Growing share of Republicans say the country’s problems could be addressed more effectively if presidents ‘didn’t have to worry so much about Congress or the courts’
Republicans Now Are More Open to the Idea of Expanding Presidential Power
Republicans Now Are More Open to the Idea of Expanding Presidential Power
Age, educational differences in views of giving presidents more power