| Characteristic | Issues on which the Republican over Democratic gap has widened | Issues on which the Democratic over Republican gap has widened |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Government Has Too Much Power | -50% | - |
| Human Activity Is Main Cause of Global Warming | - | 33% |
| Completely or Somewhat Satisfied With K-12 Education in U.S. | - | 30% |
| Abortion Should Be Legal Under Any Circumstance | - | 30% |
| Foreign Trade Is Opportunity for Economic Growth | - | 29% |
| Immigration Should Be Decreased | -29% | - |
| Protecting Environment Has Priority Over Energy Development | - | 27% |
| Immigration Is Good for Country | - | 27% |
| Gun Laws Should Be Stricter | - | 24% |
| Government Should Ensure That Everyone Has Healthcare | - | 24% |
| Worry Great Deal or Fair Amount About Global Warming | - | 23% |
| Income Tax You Pay Is Fair | - | 20% |
| Marijuana Should Be Legal | - | 15% |
| Great Deal or Quite a Lot of Confidence in Police | -15% | - |
| Government Should Do More to Solve Nation's Problems | - | 13% |
| Doctor Should Be Able to End Life by Painless Means | - | 11% |
| Favor Death Penalty in Cases of Murder | -9% | - |
| Having Baby Outside of Marriage Is Morally Acceptable | - | 8% |
| Same-Sex Marriages Should Be Legally Valid | - | 6% |
| Sympathize More With Israelis Than Palestinians | -6% | - |
| Sex Between Unmarried Partners Is Morally Acceptable | - | 4% |
| Satisfied With State of Race Relations | -4% | - |
| Favorable Opinion of Cuba | - | 3% |
| Divorce Is Morally Acceptable | - | 2% |
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Release date
August 2023
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Region
United States
Survey time period
2003 to 2023
Number of respondents
about 1,000 each survey
Age group
18 years and older
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
According to the source, "The partisan analysis is based on a comparison of Democratic identifiers and Democratic-leaning independents versus Republican identifiers and leaners. Numbers represent the percentage-point differences in the gaps between Democratic agreement and Republican agreement in 2023 compared with 2003. Issues with a blue change are those on which the Democratic over Republican gap has widened. Issues with a red change are those on which the Republican over Democratic gap has widened."
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