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Pew Research CenterJanuary 19, 2017
On Eve of Inauguration, Americans Expect Nation’s Deep Political Divisions to Persist

Trump cited as top reason 2017 will be better – and worse – than 2016

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On Eve of Inauguration, Americans Expect Nation’s Deep Political Divisions to Persist
Trump cited as top reason 2017 will be better – and worse – than 2016
Overwhelming majority says country is more politically divided than in the past
Republicans’ outlook for 2017 brightens as Democrats’ expectations plummet
GOP favorability rating improves
Conservative Reps expect ethics level to rise with Trump; liberal Dems see a fall
Public divided on most important problem facing the nation
Favorability ratings of the GOP improve
Most want Trump to focus on domestic policy
GOP seen as more extreme in positions, but parties run even on managing government, honesty and empathy
GOP improves image on empathy, but still seen as more extreme in positions than Democratic Party
Most expect bickering and opposition between the two parties to increase
Federal agencies viewed favorably
Obama leaves office with a majority approving of his job performance
Republican-leaning independents now more favorable toward GOP
Democrats view Trump and racism as top problems facing the U.S.
Most say it’s too early to tell whether Trump will be successful
Wide ideological differences over whether Trump will be successful

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