“ …Independents are naturally the most diverse of the three main political groups, with the bulk (41%) calling themselves moderate and substantial segments identifying as conservative (32%) or liberal (22%). This has largely been the case since 2000, but some shifts began to occur in 2009. After hitting a low of 18% that year, a steadily rising proportion have identified themselves as liberal, and fewer as moderates, while the percentage of conservatives initially grew from 30% to 36%, but has recently slipped back to 32%. …”
“The ideological bent of U.S. adults changed little in 2015, although Democrats continued to inch to the left. This continues a significant long-term trend, with a slight increase in Americans favoring the liberal label, mostly at the expense of conservatives. While conservatives still outnumber liberals by a healthy margin in the U.S. population, the gap is narrower than at any point in Gallup’s 23-year trend. It is also possible that after several years of heightened conservatism among Republicans and independents, this is moderating somewhat, but it is too early to say for sure. …”
http://www.gallup.com/poll/188129/conservatives-hang-ideology-lead-thread.aspx - JANUARY 11, 2016
How dare she question someone for mocking a disabled reporter. What a noble party the Republicans have become making fun of people for their handicaps. Don’t worry your Streep indignation will mask the fact that Trump just lied about his briefing on Russia, and the fact that Putin helped get him into office. Yeah, we should be talking about Streep.
Scratchy you aren’t fooling anyone with your claim of being a “moderate”. If you don’t think Trump is a bully, it’s because he’s bullying people you don’t like…
superposition over 7 years ago
Reference:
“ …Independents are naturally the most diverse of the three main political groups, with the bulk (41%) calling themselves moderate and substantial segments identifying as conservative (32%) or liberal (22%). This has largely been the case since 2000, but some shifts began to occur in 2009. After hitting a low of 18% that year, a steadily rising proportion have identified themselves as liberal, and fewer as moderates, while the percentage of conservatives initially grew from 30% to 36%, but has recently slipped back to 32%. …”
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“The ideological bent of U.S. adults changed little in 2015, although Democrats continued to inch to the left. This continues a significant long-term trend, with a slight increase in Americans favoring the liberal label, mostly at the expense of conservatives. While conservatives still outnumber liberals by a healthy margin in the U.S. population, the gap is narrower than at any point in Gallup’s 23-year trend. It is also possible that after several years of heightened conservatism among Republicans and independents, this is moderating somewhat, but it is too early to say for sure. …”
http://www.gallup.com/poll/188129/conservatives-hang-ideology-lead-thread.aspx - JANUARY 11, 2016
Mr. Blawt over 7 years ago
How dare she question someone for mocking a disabled reporter. What a noble party the Republicans have become making fun of people for their handicaps. Don’t worry your Streep indignation will mask the fact that Trump just lied about his briefing on Russia, and the fact that Putin helped get him into office. Yeah, we should be talking about Streep.
Uncle Joe Premium Member over 7 years ago
Scratchy you aren’t fooling anyone with your claim of being a “moderate”. If you don’t think Trump is a bully, it’s because he’s bullying people you don’t like…
denis1112 over 7 years ago
I guess someone besides me noticed how much of what Hollyweird dope heads put out is complete and total crud.
DrDon1 over 7 years ago
Mean spirited people vote for mean spirited candidates – like Trump!