What Biden and Trump supporters tell us in their own words about America’s political divisions
Many we surveyed offered thoughtful, respectful – if passionate – affirmations of their own political values.
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Many we surveyed offered thoughtful, respectful – if passionate – affirmations of their own political values.
Supporters of Donald Trump and Joe Biden differ widely on the issues that are “very important” to their vote.
Ahead of the first vice-presidential debate, Mike Pence and Kamala Harris elicit more negative than positive feelings from registered voters.
Six-in-ten say the primary reason the number of confirmed coronavirus cases is increasing is that there are more new infections; 39% say cases are rising mainly because more people are being tested than in previous months.
Democrats are generally far more likely than Republicans to view several concerns, including COVID-19, as very big problems in the country.
Comparable majorities of both candidates’ supporters say it “really matters” who wins in November, with large majorities on both sides saying a win by the opposing candidate would lead to “lasting harm” for the country.
41% of Democratic registered voters say they are bothered that the likely Democratic nominee for the 2020 election is a white man in his 70s.
Black Democrats have consistently seen themselves as moderate. They are also highly religious and more likely to say racism is a very big problem.
A majority of Americans say significant changes are needed in the “fundamental design and structure of American government.”
Overall, 70% of U.S. adults favor allowing any voter to vote by mail if they want to.
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