Beyond Red and Blue: The True Political Landscape
by Christian Stellakis on Jul 20, 2014 | Views: 182 | Score: 0
% Of Registered Voters ... Solid Liberals: Liberal across-the-board | 17 |
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Faith and Family Left: Racially diverse and religious | 16 |
Young Outsiders: Conservative views on government, not on social issues | 15 |
Steadfast Conservatives: Socially conservative populists | 15 |
Next Generation Left: Young, liberal on social issues, less so on safety net | 13 |
Hard-Pressed Skeptics: Financially stressed and pessimistic | 13 |
Business Conservatives: Pro-Wallstreet, pro-immigrant | 12 |
Sources:
people-press.org
Polarization is a growing problem in the United States' political system, so much so that many believe it has come to define American politics. Americans' political opinions, though, are much more diverse than a simple color or label would indicate. According to the Pew Research Center, there are seven different political classifications, each with distinct positions and beliefs.