“polarization” Charts
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…
Party Patriotism: Public's Perspective Drives Partisanship »
The last nine presidential-years, Obama's first four and Bush's final five, rank in the top 10-most-polarized years. It seems that…
Partisanship Engenders Greatest Division Among Americans »
The political gridlock plaguing recent Congresses reflects the growing polarization of the two major political parties, as both become smaller…
Homogenous Demographics of Districts Exacerbate Polarization »
Much of the political gridlock plaguing Congress is centered in the House of Representatives. And much of this gridlock can…
Young Adults Disillusioned with Party Polarization »
Nearly half of all Millennials (born 1981-1994) associate themselves with neither major political party, the largest proportion of independents of…
Why the Midterm Wasn't A Public Rebuke of Obama's Policies »
When Obama won landslide victories in both 2008 and 2012, with Democratic gains in the House and Senate, Republicans did…
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…