“partisanship” Charts
Least Productive Year for Congress »
As of the end of November, Congress has passed only 52 bills since January, making 2013 the third consecutive year…
Red v. Blue: The Deepest Conflict in America »
While issues of race seem to be generating less hostility, political and socioeconomic frictions are by far producing the most…
112th Least Productive Congress, 113th Might Be Even Worse »
The 112th Congress was the least productive in recorded history. And yet, the current Congress is, as of now, even…
"Conservative Advantage" Wanes in US States »
A Gallup Poll compares American political ideology throughout the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Interestingly, the article points…
#Elections2014: Voters Tuning In & Dropping Out »
In an effort to persuade voters, candidates and political groups may spend millions on campaign ads. But, looks like half…
What Does a Moderate Believe? »
In our day and age of deep partisan politicking, one does not often hear about those in the middle: the…
Only Thing Dems and Reps Agree: I Don't Like Your President »
While presidents in the middle of the 20th Century enjoyed relatively high approval ratings from voters in the opposing party…
Partisan Gridlock Top Complaint From Americans »
Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Congress. In an Gallup poll, 59 percent of Americans listed a concern related to partisan…
Fundamental Problems with Congress: Gerrymandered Safe Seats »
89% of House seats are considered safely in the hands of one party. The rest, excluding those that significantly "favor"…
Economy Woes Overshadow IRS Scandals »
Despite the outcry against the IRS' selective targeting schemes, Americans maintain that it is the economy that deserves the most…
Even With Ebola, Americans Can't Move Past Partisanship »
Despite the procedures for combating an outbreak and the agencies committed to enacting them being largely removed from day-to-day politics,…
Independents Skyrocket as Party Polarization Surges »
While the proportion of Americans associating themselves as Democratic or Republican has precipitously dropped in the last decade, Americans' overall…
80% of Americans Disapprove of Congress' Performance, Why? »
Since 2011, Americans' approval of Congress has remained almost exclusively below 20%. 59% of Americans blame partisanship for congressional ineffectiveness.…
Who's America Do You Represent? »
In the House of Representatives, incessantly plagued with partisan gridlock, much strife comes from the ever-present need to satiate constituents…
Then and Now: Views of NSA Surveillance »
Over twice as many Republicans believe that the NSA's surveillance programs are unacceptable than did in 2006 when Bush was…
How partisan is your Senator: Top 15 Republicans »
Maybe it's because they agree. Maybe it's because they're loyal. Maybe it's because that's where they get paid. These are…
ISIS: Only a Common Enemy Could Bring Us Together »
Military intervention against ISIS is drawing a great deal of bipartisan support. In the past such national camaraderie led to…
Making Sense of the Standoff: Partisanship Peaks in 2014 »
A 20-year look at the ideological firmness of the US electorate found a peak in partisanship in 2014. Democrats and…
Your Politics May Be a Strong Predicator of Where You Live »
In a study of the divisive political ideology that currently grips America, Pew Research found that the polar ends of…
Satisfaction with Country's Direction Recovering »
After dwindling support of the wars in the Middle East and a free falling market, the satisfaction with the country's…
Congress Draws Flak over Gridlock »
59% of respondents cited the ineffectiveness of Congress stuck in a partisan gridlock as a reason they were critical of…
Who Should We Entrust to Solve Our Nation's Problems? »
The number of people of the opinion that President Obama should take the lead in solving our nation's problems just…
Are News Organizations Protecting Their Journalists? »
News organizations received mix reviews in their ability to protect their employers from surveillance, hacking, and the security of their…
Majority of Americans Concerned for US' Political Divisions »
An overwhelming 71% of Americans said they believed the Republican-Democrat divide in United States 'overall' would hurt the country should…
Americans Pessimistic for Future of Bipartisanship »
When Americans were asked what they think will be the level of partisanship in US politics in 5 years compared…
Which Party Should Control Congress? Most Now Say Same Thing »
The country is currently divided on whether Democrats or Republicans should control Congress. The 2006 & 2010 elections occurred when…
United We Stand: ISIS will fall »
In a time where gridlock dominates our country due to partisan politics, it is rare to see bipartisan support for…
Anti-Incumbent Sentiments Stirring Ahead of Midterms »
Americans' satisfaction with Congress is reflected in a sharp drop in the percent of the electorate that believe most incumbents…
Party Politics: Voters Consistently Judge President by Party »
Regardless of if they are Democratic or Republican, presidents consistently score the same approval ratings from those of their own…
1995 Government Shutdown Costliest Ever...Until Now »
The government shutdown of last month cost the US over $1 billion each week, greatly surpassing the previous record of…
Deep Pockets and Their Bipartisan Buy »
Donors in America's most affluent 0.01 percent give fairly evenly to Democrats and Republicans — and they get a fairly…
Satisfaction with the Federal Gov't: A Red or Blue Question »
The public's satisfaction with the federal government seems largely tied to individual political leanings. Republican satisfaction on issues from foreign…
Dems, Indeps Welcome Big Brother, Reps Tell Jack to Hit Road »
The partisan gridlock hamstringing the last two Congresses is clearly reflected in the growing partisan gap among all Americans. Since…
Fundamental Problems with Congress: Party Polarization »
In the last three decades, the political polarization of Congress members has skyrocketed, and with it, congressional productivity has precipitously…
Satisfaction with the Federal Gov't: A Red or Blue Question »
The public's satisfaction with the federal government seems largely tied to individual political leanings. Republican satisfaction on issues from foreign…
Perceived Severity of IRS Scandal by Party »
Though over 70% of Democrats considered the IRS scandal with some degree of severity, the group was over half as…