Similar shares of U.S. adults say each party is too extreme in its positions

March 11, 2021

2. Views of the Democratic and Republican parties

Similar shares of U.S. adults say each party is too extreme in its positions

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2. Views of the Democratic and Republican parties
Six-in-ten hold unfavorable ratings of Republican Party; views of Democratic Party are closely divided
Republicans and Democrats overwhelmingly view the other party unfavorably
Only about two-in-ten partisans say the other party governs honestly, respects democratic institutions
Criticism of Trump less welcome among Republicans than criticism of Biden is among Democrats
Only about four-in-ten conservative Republicans say elected officials who criticize Trump should be accepted within the GOP

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