Black adults are far more likely than whites to view racism, economic inequality as major problems

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December 19, 2019

1. Views of the major problems facing the country

Black adults are far more likely than whites to view racism, economic inequality as major problems

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Black adults are far more likely than whites to view racism, economic inequality as major problems

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1. Views of the major problems facing the country
Health care affordability, drug addiction widely viewed as ‘very big’ problems facing the country
Little partisan agreement on the major problems facing the U.S.
In both parties, ideological differences in views of several major problems facing the U.S.
Adults under 30 are the only age group in which a majority views climate change as a very big problem
Illegal immigration seen as major problem by most older Republicans, only about a third those under 30
Black adults are far more likely than whites to view racism, economic inequality as major problems
Climate change viewed as a major problem by more white and Hispanic Democrats than black Democrats
Climate change viewed as a major problem by more white and Hispanic Democrats than black Democrats

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