Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who are ages…
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Table
Share
Party affiliation
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
30%
39%
21%
10%
1,267
No lean
35%
40%
18%
7%
1,108
Democrat/lean Dem.
33%
36%
22%
9%
2,528
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who are…
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Party affiliation
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
19%
20%
30%
25%
6%
< 1%
1,267
No lean
19%
25%
31%
21%
3%
< 1%
1,108
Democrat/lean Dem.
20%
20%
28%
25%
6%
< 1%
2,528
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who are…
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Table
Share
Party affiliation
Men
Women
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
64%
36%
1,283
No lean
57%
43%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
47%
53%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who identify as…
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Table
Share
Party affiliation
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
76%
5%
5%
11%
4%
1,261
No lean
60%
8%
6%
19%
6%
1,104
Democrat/lean Dem.
59%
17%
5%
15%
5%
2,523
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who are…
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Table
Share
Party affiliation
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
10%
10%
80%
1,268
No lean
19%
9%
71%
1,100
Democrat/lean Dem.
13%
13%
74%
2,515
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who have a household income of…
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Table
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Party affiliation
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
29%
21%
29%
21%
1,150
No lean
50%
20%
18%
11%
926
Democrat/lean Dem.
36%
22%
24%
17%
2,339
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who have completed…
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Table
Share
Party affiliation
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
48%
32%
13%
7%
1,280
No lean
55%
30%
10%
5%
1,136
Democrat/lean Dem.
38%
32%
18%
12%
2,546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who are…
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Table
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Party affiliation
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
46%
11%
12%
4%
28%
1,279
No lean
31%
12%
14%
4%
39%
1,130
Democrat/lean Dem.
38%
11%
11%
3%
37%
2,551
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who are…
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Table
Share
Party affiliation
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
29%
71%
1,277
No lean
31%
69%
1,142
Democrat/lean Dem.
26%
74%
2,546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who say they…
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Party affiliation
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
38%
29%
11%
1%
16%
5%
1,283
No lean
41%
24%
10%
1%
18%
5%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
33%
26%
13%
< 1%
23%
5%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who say religion is…
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Party affiliation
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
16%
30%
29%
23%
1%
1,283
No lean
20%
28%
23%
27%
2%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
16%
24%
28%
31%
1%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who attend religious services…
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Share
Party affiliation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
6%
28%
65%
< 1%
1,283
No lean
7%
27%
66%
1%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
5%
28%
67%
< 1%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who pray…
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Share
Party affiliation
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
24%
16%
8%
50%
< 1%
1,283
No lean
29%
13%
8%
50%
1%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
26%
14%
8%
52%
1%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who attend prayer group…
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Party affiliation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
6%
3%
5%
86%
< 1%
1,283
No lean
7%
5%
4%
83%
1%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
6%
4%
4%
85%
< 1%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who meditate…
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Party affiliation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
21%
10%
4%
64%
1%
1,283
No lean
31%
7%
3%
58%
2%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
30%
10%
5%
54%
1%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Party affiliation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
36%
16%
12%
35%
1%
1,283
No lean
43%
13%
10%
31%
3%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
44%
17%
11%
26%
2%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Party affiliation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
40%
14%
13%
32%
1%
1,283
No lean
43%
12%
11%
31%
2%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
44%
17%
12%
26%
1%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Share
Party affiliation
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
12%
11%
65%
11%
2%
1,283
No lean
12%
13%
59%
12%
4%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
7%
18%
58%
15%
2%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who say…
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Share
Party affiliation
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
30%
68%
1%
1%
1,283
No lean
23%
72%
2%
2%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
18%
80%
1%
1%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who read scripture…
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Party affiliation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
11%
6%
6%
76%
< 1%
1,283
No lean
15%
7%
5%
73%
1%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
11%
7%
6%
76%
< 1%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who say the holy scripture is…
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Party affiliation
Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
13%
18%
1%
59%
8%
1,283
No lean
16%
16%
2%
53%
12%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
12%
13%
< 1%
68%
7%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who …in heaven
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Table
Share
Party affiliation
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
54%
36%
10%
1,283
No lean
52%
34%
14%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
46%
45%
9%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who …in hell
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Party affiliation
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
40%
51%
9%
1,283
No lean
39%
48%
13%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
33%
60%
7%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who are…
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Table
Share
Party affiliation
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
41%
42%
14%
4%
1,283
No lean
18%
33%
24%
25%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
13%
34%
48%
4%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who would rather have…
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Party affiliation
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
71%
26%
1%
1%
1,283
No lean
47%
41%
5%
7%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
34%
59%
3%
4%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who say government aid to the poor…
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Party affiliation
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
65%
30%
3%
2%
1,283
No lean
42%
48%
6%
4%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
27%
69%
3%
1%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who say abortion should be…
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Party affiliation
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
60%
34%
5%
1,283
No lean
55%
37%
8%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
76%
21%
3%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who say homosexuality…
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Party affiliation
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
71%
22%
4%
3%
1,283
No lean
72%
16%
6%
6%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
84%
12%
2%
2%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about same-sex marriage among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who …same-sex marriage
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Party affiliation
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
62%
30%
8%
1,283
No lean
65%
22%
14%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
80%
16%
4%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who say…
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Table
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Party affiliation
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
47%
48%
2%
2%
1,283
No lean
34%
56%
3%
7%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
20%
76%
2%
2%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among nothing in particulars by political party
% of nothing in particulars who say humans…
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Party affiliation
Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
50%
21%
4%
23%
3%
1,283
No lean
43%
19%
7%
24%
6%
1,145
Democrat/lean Dem.
59%
17%
5%
17%
2%
2,556
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.