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Pew Research CenterNovember 5, 2021
2. The Democratic coalition

In 2020 Democratic primary contest, Democratic Mainstays backed Biden, Progressive Left supported Sanders or Warren

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In 2020 Democratic primary contest, Democratic Mainstays backed Biden, Progressive Left supported Sanders or Warren

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2. The Democratic coalition
The Democratic coalition: A snapshot
Most Progressive Left identify as liberal; majority of Democratic Mainstays say they are moderate
Most Outsider Left usually feel like candidates for political office don’t represent their views well
Outsider Left least likely Democratic group to feel the party represents them
Areas of agreement within the Democratic coalition: Support for strong government safety net, higher taxes on corporations, greater progress toward racial equality
Democratic typology groups differ on government performance, policies to address racial equality, the environment and police funding
Most in Democratic-oriented groups plan to back Democratic candidates in 2022, though Outsider Left are more likely to be undecided, less invested in the outcome
Biden enjoys warm ratings from most Democratic- oriented groups, though Outsider Left are lukewarm
Obama seen as best recent president by all Democratic-oriented typology groups
In 2020 Democratic primary contest, Democratic Mainstays backed Biden, Progressive Left supported Sanders or Warren
Progressive Left, Outsider Left most likely to say criticism of Biden from Democratic elected officials should be accepted within the party
Progressive Left stand out for positive views of elected officials who identify as democratic socialists
Black Democrats are more likely than White, Asian and Hispanic Democrats to be Democratic Mainstays
Younger Democrats more likely than older Democrats to be Progressive Left, Outsider Left

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