What Biden and Trump supporters tell us in their own words about America’s political divisions
Many we surveyed offered thoughtful, respectful – if passionate – affirmations of their own political values.
Many we surveyed offered thoughtful, respectful – if passionate – affirmations of their own political values.
Biden and Trump supporters tell us in their own words about America’s political divisions
Women in 56 countries experienced social hostilities due to clothing that was deemed to violate religious or secular dress norms.
A median of 66% of adults in 14 countries express an unfavorable view of Russia, with majorities in 12 of the countries holding that view.
Partisans differ on whether social media companies’ decisions had a major impact on the election.
Georgia’s changing electoral makeup has been the focus of renewed attention in the 2020 election cycle.
Support for international cooperation can vary significantly depending on the amount of trust that people tend to place in others.
53% of U.S. adults who voted in the general election say they engaged in at least 1 of 6 political activities over the past six months.
Looking back at presidential elections since 1828, the winner’s electoral vote share has, on average, been 1.36 times his popular vote share.
These platforms have served as venues for political engagement and social activism for many years, especially for Black Americans.
Amid shifts in demographics and partisan allegiances, registered voters are now evenly split between the Democratic Party and the GOP.
Americans’ views of politics and elected officials are unrelentingly negative, with little hope of improvement on the horizon. 65% of Americans say they always or often feel exhausted when thinking about politics. By contrast, just 10% say they always or often feel hopeful about politics.
Pew Research Center’s political typology provides a roadmap to today’s fractured political landscape. It organizes the public into nine distinct groups, based on an analysis of their attitudes and values. Even in a polarized era, the 2021 survey reveals deep divisions in both partisan coalitions.
Partisanship remains the strongest factor dividing the American public. Yet there are substantial divisions within both parties on fundamental political values, views of current issues and the severity of the problems facing the nation.