Partisans say respect and compromise are important in politics – particularly from their opponents
Republicans and Democrats set higher standards for politicians in the other party than in their own when it comes to respect and compromise.
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4. The public’s level of comfort talking politics and Trump
Americans are much more cautious about talking politics with others than discussing a range of other subjects, including the weather and sports. Comfort with talking about the weather is near universal: 95% of the public says that they would be either very (74%) or somewhat (22%) comfortable talking about the weather with someone they don’t […]
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3. Trump’s impact on the tone of political debate, important characteristics for elected officials
A majority of Americans say that Donald Trump has had a negative impact on the tone of political debate in the United States. Overall, 55% say that Trump has changed the tone and nature of political debate in the U.S. for the worse since entering politics; fewer than half as many (24%) say he has […]
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Nearly Half of Democrats Say the Best Age for a President Is ‘In Their 50s’
Most Democrats say gender, race of 2020 nominee won’t change their enthusiasm.
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U.S. Public Has Favorable View of Israel’s People, but Is Less Positive Toward Its Government
While 64% of Americans have a favorable opinion of the Israeli people, fewer than half view the Israeli government favorably. There are wide partisan gaps in opinions of Israelis and Palestinians.
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Americans Have Positive Views About Religion’s Role in Society, but Want It Out of Politics
A large majority of Americans feel that religion is losing influence in public life, according to a 2019 Pew Research Center survey.
