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Pew Research CenterFebruary 2, 2016
Republicans Prefer Blunt Talk About Islamic Extremism, Democrats Favor Caution

Half of Americans know someone who is Muslim

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Republicans Prefer Blunt Talk About Islamic Extremism, Democrats Favor Caution
Republicans and Democrats disagree on how the next president should talk about Islamic extremists
Half think at least some Muslims in the U.S. are anti-American
Republicans more likely than Democrats to say some religions’ teachings promote violence
Half want next president to be careful when talking about Islamic extremists
Among Republican voters, most who favor blunt talk about extremists say Trump, Cruz would make ‘good’ or ‘great’ presidents
Half say at least some Muslims in the U.S. are anti-American
Views about anti-Americanism among U.S. Muslims have grown more partisan
Many say U.S. Muslims face ‘a lot’ of discrimination
Most say discrimination against U.S. Muslims is on the rise
Half of Americans know someone who is Muslim
Those who know someone who is Muslim more likely to say few U.S. Muslims are anti-American
What is the bigger problem about violence in the name of religion?
Most say the bigger problem with violence in the name of religion is violent people justifying their actions, rather than that religious teachings promote violence

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