Republicans more likely than Democrats to see politicians without government experience positively
32% of Republicans say they like a political leader who has no previous government experience, compared with just 10% of Democrats.
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As Partisan Hostility Grows, Signs of Frustration With the Two-Party System
Increasingly, Republicans and Democrats view not just the opposing party but also the people in that party in a negative light. Growing shares in each party now describe those in the other party as more closed-minded, dishonest, immoral and unintelligent than other Americans. Nearly half of younger adults say they “wish there were more parties to choose from.”
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Partisans tend to cite different ideas for what more the government should do for parents and children
Asked what more the government should do to support parents and children, Americans often mention forms of social or direct financial support.
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Key facts about the abortion debate in America
As the nation’s post-Roe chapter begins and the legal battle shifts to the states, here are key facts about Americans’ views on abortion.
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Biden’s Job Rating Slumps as Public’s View of Economy Turns More Negative
Joe Biden’s political standing is at the lowest point of his presidency. Yet Biden is hardly the only focal point of the public’s political discontent: Americans express unfavorable views of both major parties and a range of leading Republican and Democratic political figures, including Biden’s predecessor, Donald Trump.
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Broad Public Approval of New Gun Law, but Few Say It Will Do a Lot To Stem Gun Violence
Republicans and Democrats differ sharply in views of the new gun law, its effectiveness and whether further gun legislation will be necessary. Roughly six-in-ten adults (63%) say they want to see Congress pass another round of legislation to address gun violence, compared with 35% who do not.
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Majority of Public Disapproves of Supreme Court’s Decision To Overturn Roe v. Wade
Opinion on the legality of abortion has changed little since before the court’s decision, with 62% now saying abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
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10 facts about religion and government in the United States
Here are key findings from our research on the relationship between religion and government in the U.S. and Americans’ views on the issue.
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Politics on Twitter: One-Third of Tweets From U.S. Adults Are Political
Roughly one-quarter of American adults use Twitter. And when they share their views on the site, quite often they are doing so about politics and political issues.
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About six-in-ten Americans say abortion should be legal in all or most cases
A majority of U.S. adults say abortion should be legal in all or most cases; 37% think abortion should be illegal in all or most cases.
