Most Americans say the declining share of White people in the U.S. is neither good nor bad for society
Majorities across demographic and political groups have neutral views about the changing racial makeup of the U.S. population.
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Majorities across demographic and political groups have neutral views about the changing racial makeup of the U.S. population.
Democrats hold the edge on many issues, but more Americans agree with Republicans on the economy, crime and immigration. Inflation remains the top concern for Republicans and Republican-leaning independents, with 77% saying it is a very big problem. For Democrats and Democratic leaners, gun violence is the top concern, with about 81% saying it is a very big problem.
While 64% of Republicans say GOP congressional leaders should “stand up” to Biden on matters important to their party’s voters, Democrats are more likely to say they would support efforts by leaders to find common ground.
44% of the public says the Senate should definitely (24%) or probably (20%) confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
The U.S. public’s views of banks and other financial institutions, as well as large corporations, have become much more negative recently.
There has been a sharp decline in the share of Republican voters who are “very confident” that votes cast at polling places will be counted accurately.
Pew Research Center’s political typology provides a roadmap to today’s fractured political landscape. It organizes the public into nine distinct groups, based on an analysis of their attitudes and values. Even in a polarized era, the 2021 survey reveals deep divisions in both partisan coalitions.
While the economy remains the dominant issue in this fall’s midterm elections, the issue of abortion has increased markedly in importance. More voters continue to view their midterm vote as an expression of opposition to Joe Biden than support for him. But across both parties, more voters now say Biden is not much of a factor in their vote.
Amid tensions over a possible military invasion of Ukraine, Republicans and Democrats are largely in agreement about the threats posed by Russia.
Republicans are far more likely than Democrats to say increased attention to the history of slavery and racism is bad for the country.
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