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Pew Research CenterJune 18, 2019
4. The public’s level of comfort talking politics and Trump

A survey experiment: Sharing political views with strangers who disagree

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4. The public’s level of comfort talking politics and Trump
Many say they would be uncomfortable discussing politics with someone they don’t know well
Republicans more comfortable than Democrats discussing Donald Trump
Many find it is stressful to talk politics with people they disagree with
Trump’s supporters are more likely to say they would share their views with strangers who dislike him
A survey experiment: Sharing political views with strangers who disagree
Those less comfortable with conflict more reluctant to express their views to a group with opposing opinions
Trump approvers more willing to share views in counties he won decisively
Reasons for not sharing personal views of Trump with strangers who disagree
Comfort with conflict highly correlated with political engagement
Majorities of Republicans and Democrats say they don’t enjoy seeing political opponents face scandals
Younger Dems more likely than others to say they enjoy seeing politicians they dislike get caught up in scandals
Comfort with conflict highly correlated with political engagement

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