2025 MPSA Omnibus Survey Report

Prepared by Verasight

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Verasight conducted a free nationally-representative survey of 3,000 adults to answer questions written by attendees at the 2025 Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) conference. Respondents were randomly assigned to one of three modules. Data were collected from April 9 - April 15, 2025. If you are planning on conducting a survey, contact us.

Key Takeaways






1 Policy Module

1.2 Personal or Secondhand Experience with Abortion

Have you or has someone you know ever had an abortion? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Yes 52%
No 46%
Prefer not to answer 2%

1.2.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Yes 41% 53% 58% 55%
No 59% 44% 40% 42%
Prefer not to answer 0% 3% 2% 3%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
Yes 49% 55% 52% 51%
No 50% 44% 44% 45%
Prefer not to answer 2% 1% 4% 4%

Gender

Response Male Female
Yes 47% 57%
No 51% 41%
Prefer not to answer 2% 2%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Yes 45% 57% 57%
No 54% 41% 41%
Prefer not to answer 1% 2% 3%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
Yes 57% 49% 48%
No 40% 49% 50%
Prefer not to answer 2% 1% 2%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Yes 53% 53% 52% 45%
No 44% 44% 47% 55%
Prefer not to answer 3% 2% 1% 0%

1.3 Trust in Artificial Intelligence to Provide Correct Information

How much of the time do you think you can trust artificial intelligence (AI) to provide correct information? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
None of the time 12%
Some of the time 51%
Most of the time 29%
Just about always 6%
Always 3%

1.3.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
None of the time 9% 12% 11% 14%
Some of the time 48% 50% 49% 56%
Most of the time 31% 28% 28% 28%
Just about always 6% 7% 10% 3%
Always 6% 2% 3% 0%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
None of the time 17% 11% 6% 4%
Some of the time 53% 48% 52% 60%
Most of the time 22% 30% 35% 29%
Just about always 6% 7% 7% 6%
Always 2% 3% 1% 2%

Gender

Response Male Female
None of the time 8% 15%
Some of the time 47% 54%
Most of the time 32% 25%
Just about always 9% 4%
Always 3% 2%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
None of the time 16% 13% 6%
Some of the time 44% 58% 53%
Most of the time 29% 23% 33%
Just about always 8% 6% 6%
Always 4% 1% 3%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
None of the time 10% 17% 10%
Some of the time 50% 51% 51%
Most of the time 28% 23% 32%
Just about always 9% 5% 5%
Always 2% 4% 2%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
None of the time 11% 18% 11% 12%
Some of the time 54% 45% 47% 46%
Most of the time 29% 20% 28% 36%
Just about always 4% 11% 11% 6%
Always 2% 6% 4% 0%

1.4 Usage of Artificial Intelligence Chatbots

Which of the following Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots do you use? Select all that apply. (N = 1,000)
Item Selected
OpenAI / ChatGPT 44%
Gemini 27%
Microsoft Copilot 17%
Grok 7%
Claude 3%
Something else 5%
I do not use AI chatbots 38%

1.4.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
OpenAI / ChatGPT 61% 48% 34% 31%
Gemini 31% 35% 25% 14%
Microsoft Copilot 21% 16% 15% 16%
I do not use AI chatbots 18% 32% 46% 56%
Grok 10% 9% 5% 4%
Something else 6% 4% 6% 2%
Claude 5% 4% 4% 1%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
I do not use AI chatbots 49% 35% 30% 33%
OpenAI / ChatGPT 31% 45% 58% 52%
Gemini 26% 29% 27% 18%
Microsoft Copilot 11% 19% 21% 17%
Something else 6% 4% 3% 6%
Grok 6% 7% 8% 9%
Claude 2% 4% 6% 1%

Gender

Response Male Female
OpenAI / ChatGPT 49% 38%
I do not use AI chatbots 32% 44%
Gemini 31% 23%
Microsoft Copilot 20% 14%
Grok 12% 2%
Something else 5% 4%
Claude 4% 3%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
I do not use AI chatbots 44% 42% 30%
OpenAI / ChatGPT 33% 41% 55%
Gemini 27% 26% 27%
Microsoft Copilot 13% 18% 20%
Grok 7% 6% 8%
Something else 5% 6% 3%
Claude 4% 3% 3%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
OpenAI / ChatGPT 43% 41% 46%
I do not use AI chatbots 38% 41% 37%
Gemini 30% 30% 22%
Microsoft Copilot 17% 13% 19%
Something else 4% 9% 2%
Claude 4% 2% 3%
Grok 4% 7% 10%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
I do not use AI chatbots 43% 34% 31% 29%
OpenAI / ChatGPT 39% 50% 49% 53%
Gemini 22% 31% 34% 36%
Microsoft Copilot 16% 17% 20% 19%
Grok 6% 9% 7% 12%
Something else 4% 4% 5% 6%
Claude 3% 4% 3% 2%

1.5 Topics for which AI is Used

Do you use artificial intelligence (AI) to get information about any of the following (select all that apply): (N = 1,000)
Item Selected
Personal tasks 42%
Health 26%
Entertainment 26%
Work related tasks 25%
Sports 14%
Politics 14%
I do not use artificial intelligence 39%

1.5.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Personal tasks 60% 48% 36% 23%
Work related tasks 34% 31% 22% 10%
Entertainment 34% 33% 23% 11%
Health 30% 27% 23% 23%
I do not use artificial intelligence 20% 34% 44% 58%
Sports 18% 18% 9% 10%
Politics 15% 16% 11% 12%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
I do not use artificial intelligence 51% 34% 34% 34%
Personal tasks 32% 44% 51% 46%
Entertainment 23% 29% 27% 21%
Health 20% 28% 28% 29%
Work related tasks 14% 27% 31% 33%
Sports 11% 14% 20% 12%
Politics 8% 15% 21% 13%

Gender

Response Male Female
Personal tasks 46% 39%
I do not use artificial intelligence 32% 45%
Work related tasks 29% 20%
Entertainment 28% 24%
Health 28% 24%
Sports 21% 8%
Politics 19% 8%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
I do not use artificial intelligence 44% 44% 30%
Personal tasks 40% 38% 47%
Entertainment 25% 24% 28%
Health 24% 24% 29%
Work related tasks 17% 23% 33%
Sports 13% 12% 16%
Politics 8% 14% 19%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
Personal tasks 42% 41% 42%
I do not use artificial intelligence 38% 42% 38%
Work related tasks 28% 20% 23%
Health 26% 23% 27%
Entertainment 25% 27% 26%
Politics 14% 9% 15%
Sports 13% 15% 15%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
I do not use artificial intelligence 44% 36% 30% 28%
Personal tasks 37% 42% 49% 56%
Health 23% 27% 28% 36%
Entertainment 21% 33% 35% 27%
Work related tasks 19% 24% 35% 37%
Sports 12% 22% 16% 13%
Politics 11% 16% 21% 13%

1.6 Frequency of Consuming Ethnic Media

How often do you consume ethnic media (e.g., newspapers, television, radio, or online content produced by and for your specific ethnic or language community) for news or political information? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Very often 17%
Sometimes 29%
Rarely 19%
Never 19%
Not sure/Don’t know what ethnic media is 16%

1.6.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Very often 19% 19% 17% 14%
Sometimes 36% 32% 28% 20%
Rarely 25% 20% 17% 14%
Never 8% 11% 26% 31%
Not sure/Don’t know what ethnic media is 12% 18% 12% 21%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
Very often 15% 19% 19% 16%
Sometimes 24% 32% 34% 25%
Rarely 22% 16% 18% 19%
Never 18% 20% 16% 19%
Not sure/Don’t know what ethnic media is 21% 14% 13% 21%

Gender

Response Male Female
Very often 19% 16%
Sometimes 32% 27%
Rarely 16% 20%
Never 21% 16%
Not sure/Don’t know what ethnic media is 11% 21%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Very often 18% 14% 19%
Sometimes 28% 30% 30%
Rarely 22% 15% 17%
Never 17% 19% 21%
Not sure/Don’t know what ethnic media is 15% 21% 14%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
Very often 24% 11% 13%
Sometimes 28% 30% 30%
Rarely 18% 18% 20%
Never 18% 15% 22%
Not sure/Don’t know what ethnic media is 12% 26% 15%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Very often 12% 36% 22% 15%
Sometimes 28% 27% 33% 33%
Rarely 17% 16% 26% 19%
Never 24% 8% 10% 18%
Not sure/Don’t know what ethnic media is 19% 12% 8% 15%

1.7 Exposure to Political Ads in Languages Other Than English

In the months leading up to the 2024 elections, did you see or hear any political advertisements (e.g. about voting, candidates, or ballot measures) in a language other than English? Please select all that apply. (N = 1,000)
Item Selected
No, I only saw/heard political ads in English 60%
Yes, in another non-English language 17%
Yes, in my native/heritage language 13%
I did not see/hear any political ads 12%

1.7.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
No, I only saw/heard political ads in English 59% 55% 60% 66%
Yes, in another non-English language 16% 16% 19% 18%
Yes, in my native/heritage language 15% 17% 9% 8%
I did not see/hear any political ads 12% 14% 12% 8%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
No, I only saw/heard political ads in English 60% 59% 61% 58%
I did not see/hear any political ads 18% 12% 3% 5%
Yes, in another non-English language 11% 18% 23% 25%
Yes, in my native/heritage language 10% 13% 16% 14%

Gender

Response Male Female
No, I only saw/heard political ads in English 64% 56%
Yes, in another non-English language 20% 14%
Yes, in my native/heritage language 12% 13%
I did not see/hear any political ads 5% 18%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
No, I only saw/heard political ads in English 59% 62% 58%
I did not see/hear any political ads 20% 11% 5%
Yes, in another non-English language 11% 19% 22%
Yes, in my native/heritage language 10% 9% 17%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
No, I only saw/heard political ads in English 58% 59% 61%
Yes, in another non-English language 18% 11% 20%
Yes, in my native/heritage language 15% 9% 11%
I did not see/hear any political ads 10% 20% 9%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
No, I only saw/heard political ads in English 64% 62% 43% 60%
Yes, in another non-English language 18% 11% 20% 18%
I did not see/hear any political ads 11% 16% 11% 18%
Yes, in my native/heritage language 8% 12% 31% 5%

1.8 Views on Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) Models

Some companies use a business model called multi-level marketing (MLM). In MLMs, individuals sell products directly to others and earn money both through their own sales and by recruiting new sellers. These models are often used to sell health, beauty, or wellness products.

Which of the following statements best describes your views of multi-level marketing? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Often misleading about potential earnings, with most benefits going to those at the top - even if its not a scam. 34%
A scam or pyramid scheme designed to exploit participants. 28%
A business model that has both benefits and risks, depending on the situation. 18%
A fair business model and a legitimate way for people to earn money. 12%
An opportunity for empowerment in an unfair labor market for those willing to work hard. 7%

1.8.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
A fair business model and a legitimate way for people to earn money. 10% 15% 13% 9%
An opportunity for empowerment in an unfair labor market for those willing to work hard. 16% 7% 4% 3%
Often misleading about potential earnings, with most benefits going to those at the top - even if its not a scam. 26% 28% 40% 45%
A business model that has both benefits and risks, depending on the situation. 13% 22% 19% 17%
A scam or pyramid scheme designed to exploit participants. 34% 27% 24% 27%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
A fair business model and a legitimate way for people to earn money. 14% 12% 11% 13%
An opportunity for empowerment in an unfair labor market for those willing to work hard. 10% 6% 8% 2%
Often misleading about potential earnings, with most benefits going to those at the top - even if its not a scam. 29% 36% 37% 36%
A business model that has both benefits and risks, depending on the situation. 23% 18% 14% 13%
A scam or pyramid scheme designed to exploit participants. 24% 28% 31% 36%

Gender

Response Male Female
A fair business model and a legitimate way for people to earn money. 14% 11%
An opportunity for empowerment in an unfair labor market for those willing to work hard. 8% 7%
Often misleading about potential earnings, with most benefits going to those at the top - even if its not a scam. 34% 34%
A business model that has both benefits and risks, depending on the situation. 16% 20%
A scam or pyramid scheme designed to exploit participants. 28% 27%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
A fair business model and a legitimate way for people to earn money. 18% 10% 9%
An opportunity for empowerment in an unfair labor market for those willing to work hard. 11% 4% 5%
Often misleading about potential earnings, with most benefits going to those at the top - even if its not a scam. 27% 37% 40%
A business model that has both benefits and risks, depending on the situation. 21% 18% 16%
A scam or pyramid scheme designed to exploit participants. 24% 30% 30%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
A fair business model and a legitimate way for people to earn money. 11% 12% 14%
An opportunity for empowerment in an unfair labor market for those willing to work hard. 7% 9% 6%
Often misleading about potential earnings, with most benefits going to those at the top - even if its not a scam. 34% 35% 34%
A business model that has both benefits and risks, depending on the situation. 17% 18% 20%
A scam or pyramid scheme designed to exploit participants. 31% 26% 26%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
A fair business model and a legitimate way for people to earn money. 9% 23% 13% 16%
An opportunity for empowerment in an unfair labor market for those willing to work hard. 5% 15% 12% 2%
Often misleading about potential earnings, with most benefits going to those at the top - even if its not a scam. 38% 20% 32% 30%
A business model that has both benefits and risks, depending on the situation. 17% 23% 20% 19%
A scam or pyramid scheme designed to exploit participants. 30% 19% 23% 33%

1.9 Views on Health Products Sold via MLMs

Some companies use a business model called multi-level marketing (MLM). In MLMs, individuals sell products directly to others and earn money both through their own sales and by recruiting new sellers. These models are often used to sell health, beauty, or wellness products.

Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Health products sold through MLMs (such as supplements or weight loss aids) are accurately described and often deliver the health benefits they claim.” (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly disagree 18%
Disagree 30%
Neither agree nor disagree 40%
Agree 10%
Strongly agree 2%

1.9.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Strongly disagree 24% 17% 20% 14%
Disagree 28% 26% 27% 39%
Neither agree nor disagree 34% 41% 43% 40%
Agree 11% 13% 9% 6%
Strongly agree 3% 2% 2% 2%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
Strongly disagree 16% 20% 20% 17%
Disagree 21% 31% 37% 37%
Neither agree nor disagree 53% 36% 24% 41%
Agree 9% 10% 17% 4%
Strongly agree 1% 3% 3% 1%

Gender

Response Male Female
Strongly disagree 17% 20%
Disagree 32% 27%
Neither agree nor disagree 38% 42%
Agree 10% 10%
Strongly agree 3% 1%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Strongly disagree 14% 20% 21%
Disagree 22% 33% 36%
Neither agree nor disagree 50% 38% 31%
Agree 11% 8% 10%
Strongly agree 3% 1% 2%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
Strongly disagree 22% 17% 15%
Disagree 30% 22% 34%
Neither agree nor disagree 35% 56% 37%
Agree 11% 5% 12%
Strongly agree 3% 0% 2%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Strongly disagree 19% 11% 18% 23%
Disagree 35% 14% 19% 35%
Neither agree nor disagree 35% 60% 46% 33%
Agree 9% 10% 14% 7%
Strongly agree 1% 5% 3% 1%

1.10 Conspiracy Theory Acceptance

Compared to the past, do you think that more people believe conspiracy theories now, less people believe conspiracy theories now, or do you think the numbers are pretty similar? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
A LOT MORE people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 42%
A FEW MORE people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 26%
The numbers are pretty similar. 26%
A FEW LESS people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 4%
A LOT LESS people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 2%

1.10.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
A LOT MORE people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 41% 38% 46% 44%
A FEW MORE people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 26% 27% 26% 27%
The numbers are pretty similar. 25% 28% 23% 25%
A FEW LESS people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 6% 4% 3% 4%
A LOT LESS people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 2% 3% 2% 0%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
A LOT MORE people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 39% 44% 40% 45%
A FEW MORE people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 22% 27% 31% 31%
The numbers are pretty similar. 32% 22% 25% 22%
A FEW LESS people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 4% 5% 2% 1%
A LOT LESS people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 3% 1% 1% 1%

Gender

Response Male Female
A LOT MORE people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 42% 43%
A FEW MORE people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 29% 24%
The numbers are pretty similar. 23% 28%
A FEW LESS people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 5% 3%
A LOT LESS people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 1% 2%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
A LOT MORE people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 37% 43% 46%
A FEW MORE people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 23% 31% 27%
The numbers are pretty similar. 31% 21% 24%
A FEW LESS people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 6% 3% 3%
A LOT LESS people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 2% 2% 1%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
A LOT MORE people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 48% 36% 38%
A FEW MORE people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 23% 23% 32%
The numbers are pretty similar. 24% 33% 23%
A FEW LESS people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 4% 5% 4%
A LOT LESS people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 1% 3% 2%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
A LOT MORE people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 42% 43% 39% 46%
A FEW MORE people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 29% 16% 27% 26%
The numbers are pretty similar. 25% 30% 24% 26%
A FEW LESS people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 3% 5% 8% 2%
A LOT LESS people believe conspiracy theories now than in the past. 1% 6% 2% 0%

1.11 Social Institutions Should Be Torn Down

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

“We cannot fix the problems in our social institutions, we need to tear them down and start over.” (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 11%
Somewhat agree 23%
Neither agree nor disagree 29%
Somewhat disagree 25%
Strongly disagree 12%

1.11.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Strongly agree 12% 13% 10% 7%
Somewhat agree 23% 27% 26% 16%
Neither agree nor disagree 34% 30% 29% 23%
Somewhat disagree 29% 23% 20% 32%
Strongly disagree 3% 8% 15% 23%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
Strongly agree 12% 11% 8% 7%
Somewhat agree 22% 25% 27% 19%
Neither agree nor disagree 38% 28% 16% 20%
Somewhat disagree 22% 24% 33% 28%
Strongly disagree 6% 12% 15% 26%

Gender

Response Male Female
Strongly agree 11% 11%
Somewhat agree 25% 22%
Neither agree nor disagree 21% 36%
Somewhat disagree 29% 22%
Strongly disagree 15% 9%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Strongly agree 12% 12% 8%
Somewhat agree 21% 26% 24%
Neither agree nor disagree 40% 28% 18%
Somewhat disagree 22% 22% 30%
Strongly disagree 5% 12% 19%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
Strongly agree 13% 10% 8%
Somewhat agree 19% 22% 29%
Neither agree nor disagree 25% 43% 25%
Somewhat disagree 28% 19% 26%
Strongly disagree 15% 6% 12%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Strongly agree 8% 21% 12% 9%
Somewhat agree 23% 17% 26% 30%
Neither agree nor disagree 28% 41% 25% 29%
Somewhat disagree 26% 14% 29% 23%
Strongly disagree 15% 7% 8% 9%

1.12 Belief in Unknown Entities Running the Country

How likely is it that the people who really run the country are not known to the voters? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Extremely likely 18%
Very likely 27%
Somewhat likely 34%
Not too likely 15%
Not at all likely 6%

1.12.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Extremely likely 16% 19% 22% 16%
Very likely 30% 26% 23% 29%
Somewhat likely 40% 37% 32% 27%
Not too likely 12% 12% 18% 19%
Not at all likely 3% 6% 6% 9%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
Extremely likely 20% 17% 19% 17%
Very likely 28% 26% 23% 31%
Somewhat likely 34% 35% 33% 28%
Not too likely 13% 15% 19% 17%
Not at all likely 4% 7% 6% 8%

Gender

Response Male Female
Extremely likely 18% 19%
Very likely 30% 24%
Somewhat likely 27% 41%
Not too likely 16% 14%
Not at all likely 9% 2%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Extremely likely 19% 21% 16%
Very likely 28% 25% 27%
Somewhat likely 37% 31% 33%
Not too likely 12% 17% 17%
Not at all likely 5% 5% 7%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
Extremely likely 16% 21% 19%
Very likely 31% 24% 24%
Somewhat likely 34% 37% 33%
Not too likely 13% 13% 18%
Not at all likely 6% 5% 6%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Extremely likely 17% 22% 19% 19%
Very likely 25% 29% 31% 31%
Somewhat likely 36% 29% 35% 29%
Not too likely 17% 15% 8% 14%
Not at all likely 6% 4% 6% 7%

1.13 Support for Compromise by Political Leaders

Please choose which of the following comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right… (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Political leaders in Washington should compromise with others and find middle ground on key issues. 75%
Political leaders in Washington should stand their ground and fight hard to put in place the ideas they believe in. 25%

1.13.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Political leaders in Washington should compromise with others and find middle ground on key issues. 72% 76% 76% 76%
Political leaders in Washington should stand their ground and fight hard to put in place the ideas they believe in. 28% 24% 24% 24%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
Political leaders in Washington should compromise with others and find middle ground on key issues. 71% 77% 71% 83%
Political leaders in Washington should stand their ground and fight hard to put in place the ideas they believe in. 29% 23% 29% 17%

Gender

Response Male Female
Political leaders in Washington should compromise with others and find middle ground on key issues. 76% 74%
Political leaders in Washington should stand their ground and fight hard to put in place the ideas they believe in. 24% 26%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Political leaders in Washington should compromise with others and find middle ground on key issues. 72% 75% 77%
Political leaders in Washington should stand their ground and fight hard to put in place the ideas they believe in. 28% 25% 23%