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Wed Jan 10, 2024, 03:20 PM Jan 2024

Are Trump voters more divisive than others in politics? Yes, and here's why Opinion

Talk to anyone about politics these days and sooner or later, they’re bound to observe that America is more divided than ever — polarized even — by ideology. Most will express a desire to come together and compromise. Except of course, one group: Donald Trump supporters.

Depending on what you read or who you ask, America is either more polarized than ever, or it’s a massive misperception. One thing’s for sure, Donald Trump’s supporters aren’t giving up any ground.

A new Pew Research survey shows that for Republicans, the desire to find common ground with Democrats varies wildly from depending on which candidate they currently support. Trump supporters, more than those backing Ron DeSantis or Nikki Haley for president, are less likely to support the idea of compromise with the other party.

More than 60% of Trump supporters want Trump to push hard for policies that Republican voters want, even if it makes it much harder to get some things done. Just 36% think that Trump, if elected, should focus on making deals.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-voters-more-divisive-others-154110458.html

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