“political-party” Charts
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…
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"…
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…
Citizens Unite! (Read: 'Corporations') They're People Too... »
Chief Justice Roberts' Court has been more supportive of corporate interests than any modern court. Especially impactful have been cases…
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…
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…
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 Are People Poor? By Party »
Democrats and Republicans have nearly diametrically opposed views on the reason most poor people in America have ended up that…
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…
CEOs by Political Affiliation »
Though nearly one-third declined response, over half of CEOs self-identified as Republican. Those openly aligning Democratic or Libertarian came in…
Why Democrats Should Be Terrified of Midterm Election »
Nate Silver's 538 gives Republicans a 60%-chance of taking control of the Senate in the midterm-elections. Republicans need only take…
Is Your Political Party Corrupt? »
Political corruption has been a frequent topic this election cycle, with both Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders pounding the "system…
Is It Time For A Third Political Party? »
In the opinion of the majority of Americans, it is time for the Democrats and Republicans to share the spotlight.…
Ultra-Rich Bankrolls Elections, But Not the Party You Think »
Those hoping to win in national elections are increasingly dependent upon an incredibly small number of extremely rich donors. Both…
New Hampshire Can't Decide What Party To Align With »
New Hampshire seems to be of two minds when it comes to party affiliation. The number of people identifying with…
Texas Will Change Presidential Politics Forever »
While Texas has been long considered an unremittingly "red" state, having last voted for a Democratic-presidential-candidate in 1976, voter-registration drives…
Wage Gap Plagues Even Most Racially Representative (Dems) »
Rather than being explained by factors that typically diminish an individual's earning potential-- including intelligence, educational attainment, and specific occupation--…
Dems Falling Behind As Midterm Approaches »
The number of people identifying as a Democrat has fallen 3 percentage points since the beginning of the year, while…
After High Democratic Hopes for Midterm, Republican Comeback »
After beginning the year with voter support nearly 7 percentage-points higher than that of the Republican Party's, Democrats have seen…
Argument for Being Pro-Immigration by Political Affiliation »
It turns out Liberals and Conservatives aren't that different from one another. When they agree on an issue, it's for…
Virginia Republicans Feeling the Blues: Diversity Doom »
Since 1992, when ethnic minorities represented less than a quarter of the total population of Virginia, their proportionate representation has…
Capital's Control of Virginia Changing Face of Politics »
Before the 2008 election, Virginia had not supported a Democratic-presidential-candidate since the wave of liberal sympathy that swept the nation…
Republicans Respect Recalcitrance, Democrats Desire Dialogue »
While eight-in-ten Americans now prefer elected officials who are willing to compromise with leaders of other ideologies in order to…
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…
Republicans Getting the Blues Over Future Blue America »
6 of the states considered solidly-Democratic are among the 10 most populous in the country. Meanwhile, the second most populous…
Internet Hasn't Brought Awareness Increase, We Know Less Now »
College graduates (63%), men (45%), those 50-64 (47%), those living in the Northeast (39%), Independents (38%), and whites (37%) have…
America's Voters: Misinformed, and Misinformed About It »
94% of Americans regularly watch news media, and 57% of Democratic voters and 53% of Republican voters felt they encountered…
American Hypocrisy: NO! They Can't Do That... But WE Can »
While in the middle of Republican president, George Bush's, first term, 53% of Republicans agreed that the government should be…
American Hypocrisy: The Bias That Blinds »
When asked their view on the NSA secretly listening to Americans for anti-terrorism efforts, 47% of the population viewed it…
Red/Blue Switcharoo: Dixie Dems Disappear while Reps Rise »
New England = Republican Stronghold. South = Democratic Dominion. These associations are so contrary to our modern-day perspectives, but not…
Power in Numbers: Migration Changes Congressional Influence »
Strong gains in Florida and Texas have given the South more congressional seats since 1910 than all regions except the…
Texas Next Democratic Stronghold? »
Texas's population grew by 20.6% in the last decade, and the state has had a minority-majority since 2006. By 2020,…
Americans on Chinese Relations by Party »
In a survey on American perceptions of U.S.-Chinese international relations, Democrats were more likely to consider China as an ally…