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Pew Research CenterApril 25, 2018
6. Quality and responsiveness of elected officials

Partisans have more positive views than leaners about the quality of candidates in recent elections

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Partisans have more positive views than leaners about the quality of candidates in recent elections

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6. Quality and responsiveness of elected officials
Views of candidate quality much less positive for presidential elections than local contests
Across different types of elections, most say there is usually at least one candidate who shares their views
Partisans have more positive views than leaners about the quality of candidates in recent elections
Republicans, Democrats who live in districts dominated by their party are more satisfied with the quality of candidates running for Congress
Most say it is unlikely their representative would help them address a problem if contacted
Most say a governor should heed their state’s people – not political backers
Broad support for will of majority, but partisanship has an effect
In both parties, older adults less likely to support will of majority over partisan goals
Most continue to say government run by a few big interests
Widespread support for limiting money in campaigns; about two-thirds say such laws would be effective
Younger adults less likely to say they can influence government, have a voice through the ballot box
The veto survey experiment

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