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2. The Democratic coalition
Younger Democrats more likely than older Democrats to be Progressive Left, Outsider Left
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- 2. The Democratic coalition
- The Democratic coalition: A snapshot
- Most Progressive Left identify as liberal; majority of Democratic Mainstays say they are moderate
- Most Outsider Left usually feel like candidates for political office don’t represent their views well
- Outsider Left least likely Democratic group to feel the party represents them
- Areas of agreement within the Democratic coalition: Support for strong government safety net, higher taxes on corporations, greater progress toward racial equality
- Democratic typology groups differ on government performance, policies to address racial equality, the environment and police funding
- Most in Democratic-oriented groups plan to back Democratic candidates in 2022, though Outsider Left are more likely to be undecided, less invested in the outcome
- Biden enjoys warm ratings from most Democratic- oriented groups, though Outsider Left are lukewarm
- Obama seen as best recent president by all Democratic-oriented typology groups
- In 2020 Democratic primary contest, Democratic Mainstays backed Biden, Progressive Left supported Sanders or Warren
- Progressive Left, Outsider Left most likely to say criticism of Biden from Democratic elected officials should be accepted within the party
- Progressive Left stand out for positive views of elected officials who identify as democratic socialists
- Black Democrats are more likely than White, Asian and Hispanic Democrats to be Democratic Mainstays
- Younger Democrats more likely than older Democrats to be Progressive Left, Outsider Left