The Generation Gap in American Politics
Generational differences have long been a factor in U.S. politics. These divisions are now as wide as they have been in decades, with the potential to shape politics well into the future.
Survey conducted June 8-18 and June 27-July 9, 2017
Generational differences have long been a factor in U.S. politics. These divisions are now as wide as they have been in decades, with the potential to shape politics well into the future.
Gaps between Republicans and Democrats over racial discrimination, immigration and poverty assistance have widened considerably in recent years.
Republicans have become far more upbeat about the country and its future since before Donald Trumpโs election victory. By contrast, Democrats have become much less positive.
Following an election that had one of the largest gender gaps in history, women are more likely than men to say they are paying increased attention to politics.
Two years after the Supreme Court decision that required states to recognize same-sex marriages nationwide, support for allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally is at its highest point in over 20 years of Pew Research Center polling on the issue.
Both political partiesโ favorability ratings are more negative than positive and fewer than half say either party has high ethical standards.
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