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Pew Research CenterOctober 10, 2019
1. The partisan landscape and views of the parties

Both parties viewed as ‘too extreme’

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Both parties viewed as ‘too extreme’

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1. The partisan landscape and views of the parties
Large majorities in both parties say nation’s partisan divisions are growing
Majority of public says there is ‘great deal’ of difference between the parties
Republicans and Democrats agree that they cannot agree on ‘basic facts’
Most partisans say the opposing party has few – or no – good ideas
Republicans divided on whether Trump should find ‘common ground’ with Democrats; Democrats say a 2020 candidate should seek compromise with GOP
Both parties viewed as ‘too extreme’
Small shares of Republicans and Democrats assign positive descriptions to opposing party
Nearly half of Republicans and Democrats say ‘too extreme’ describes own party very or somewhat well

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