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Political ideology among adults in Maryland by religious group
% of adults in Maryland who are…
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Religious tradition
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
30%
40%
21%
10%
103
Evangelical Protestant
46%
26%
20%
8%
108
Mainline Protestant
38%
42%
13%
7%
128
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
10%
33%
45%
13%
143
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who are ages…
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Political ideology
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Conservative
11%
30%
35%
23%
168
Moderate
23%
39%
25%
14%
240
Liberal
28%
38%
21%
13%
186
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Conservative
7%
7%
28%
40%
16%
2%
168
Moderate
11%
18%
33%
28%
10%
< 1%
240
Liberal
16%
21%
29%
25%
9%
< 1%
186
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who are…
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Political ideology
Men
Women
Sample size
Conservative
49%
51%
170
Moderate
50%
50%
244
Liberal
40%
60%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Conservative
67%
19%
1%
11%
3%
168
Moderate
60%
31%
4%
2%
3%
242
Liberal
48%
31%
4%
9%
8%
185
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who are…
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Political ideology
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Conservative
6%
8%
86%
169
Moderate
12%
7%
81%
240
Liberal
16%
13%
70%
184
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Conservative
18%
24%
36%
22%
144
Moderate
14%
18%
35%
33%
223
Liberal
28%
15%
27%
30%
167
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who have completed…
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Political ideology
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Conservative
44%
26%
18%
12%
170
Moderate
31%
31%
18%
20%
244
Liberal
30%
28%
21%
20%
186
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Conservative
57%
4%
12%
10%
18%
170
Moderate
47%
6%
8%
6%
33%
244
Liberal
35%
6%
14%
5%
40%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who are…
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Political ideology
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Conservative
24%
76%
170
Moderate
29%
71%
243
Liberal
22%
78%
186
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who say they…
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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
Conservative
78%
15%
2%
1%
3%
2%
170
Moderate
63%
23%
4%
< 1%
8%
3%
244
Liberal
53%
13%
7%
< 1%
20%
6%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
66%
22%
6%
4%
2%
170
Moderate
47%
31%
14%
8%
< 1%
244
Liberal
43%
20%
15%
21%
< 1%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
46%
35%
18%
< 1%
170
Moderate
31%
41%
28%
< 1%
244
Liberal
21%
32%
47%
< 1%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
66%
18%
2%
13%
1%
170
Moderate
48%
24%
5%
22%
1%
244
Liberal
42%
17%
4%
37%
< 1%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
29%
8%
9%
53%
1%
170
Moderate
23%
9%
8%
60%
< 1%
244
Liberal
19%
8%
8%
65%
1%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
43%
6%
2%
47%
2%
170
Moderate
29%
14%
6%
51%
1%
244
Liberal
46%
7%
5%
40%
2%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
62%
18%
8%
11%
2%
170
Moderate
51%
22%
15%
11%
1%
244
Liberal
60%
12%
10%
18%
< 1%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
44%
11%
16%
29%
< 1%
170
Moderate
36%
17%
18%
28%
1%
244
Liberal
53%
11%
12%
24%
< 1%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
50%
4%
41%
3%
3%
170
Moderate
32%
12%
46%
8%
2%
244
Liberal
22%
11%
47%
18%
3%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who say…
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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
Conservative
58%
40%
2%
1%
170
Moderate
24%
73%
1%
2%
244
Liberal
13%
86%
1%
1%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
44%
16%
10%
29%
1%
170
Moderate
34%
11%
7%
48%
< 1%
244
Liberal
30%
12%
6%
52%
< 1%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who say the holy scripture is…
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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
Conservative
39%
34%
2%
18%
7%
170
Moderate
24%
31%
< 1%
36%
8%
244
Liberal
20%
19%
4%
53%
4%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Conservative
82%
11%
7%
170
Moderate
73%
22%
5%
244
Liberal
55%
40%
5%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Conservative
72%
22%
7%
170
Moderate
51%
39%
10%
244
Liberal
37%
58%
5%
188
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.
Party affiliation among adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Conservative
67%
7%
27%
170
Moderate
31%
13%
55%
244
Liberal
5%
9%
86%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
70%
27%
< 1%
2%
170
Moderate
57%
38%
1%
4%
244
Liberal
21%
73%
2%
4%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
68%
29%
2%
1%
170
Moderate
39%
53%
5%
3%
244
Liberal
16%
82%
2%
< 1%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
38%
58%
4%
170
Moderate
67%
30%
3%
244
Liberal
82%
18%
< 1%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
42%
49%
9%
1%
170
Moderate
76%
20%
2%
2%
244
Liberal
79%
17%
3%
1%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
35%
59%
6%
170
Moderate
65%
29%
6%
244
Liberal
78%
16%
6%
188
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 adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who say…
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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
Conservative
57%
40%
2%
1%
170
Moderate
26%
70%
1%
3%
244
Liberal
12%
85%
1%
2%
188
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Views about human evolution among adults in Maryland by political ideology
% of adults in Maryland who say humans…
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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
Conservative
24%
31%
7%
35%
4%
170
Moderate
38%
32%
3%
26%
2%
244
Liberal
52%
21%
1%
22%
3%
188
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.