Republicans and Democrats alike say it’s stressful to talk politics with people who disagree
The share of Americans who say having political conversations with those they disagree with is “stressful and frustrating” has increased.
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Note: For a new and fully revised version of Pew Research Center’s political typology (published June 2026), read “Beyond Red vs. Blue: The 2026 Political Typology.” The Republican-aligned groups in the political typology are united by shared preferences for a smaller role for the federal government, a strong U.S. military and a rejection of the view […]