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Political ideology among adults in Virginia by religious group
% of adults in Virginia who are…
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Religious tradition
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
40%
41%
16%
3%
119
Evangelical Protestant
57%
28%
11%
4%
243
Mainline Protestant
40%
42%
12%
6%
185
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
19%
43%
31%
7%
171
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia who are ages…
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Political ideology
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Conservative
13%
33%
29%
25%
332
Moderate
28%
35%
26%
11%
315
Liberal
28%
40%
20%
13%
176
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia who are…
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Political ideology
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Conservative
7%
11%
28%
38%
16%
1%
332
Moderate
16%
19%
29%
28%
9%
< 1%
315
Liberal
11%
27%
29%
24%
8%
< 1%
176
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia who are…
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Political ideology
Men
Women
Sample size
Conservative
54%
46%
344
Moderate
49%
51%
323
Liberal
35%
65%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Conservative
76%
14%
2%
6%
2%
333
Moderate
65%
19%
5%
9%
3%
317
Liberal
57%
22%
9%
9%
4%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia who are…
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Political ideology
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Conservative
7%
5%
88%
336
Moderate
15%
10%
76%
318
Liberal
18%
8%
74%
175
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia 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
27%
20%
31%
22%
307
Moderate
21%
22%
32%
25%
279
Liberal
25%
27%
25%
23%
165
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia who have completed…
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Political ideology
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Conservative
44%
29%
19%
8%
343
Moderate
30%
34%
21%
15%
322
Liberal
29%
24%
23%
24%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Conservative
61%
5%
10%
7%
17%
342
Moderate
51%
4%
11%
7%
27%
322
Liberal
43%
11%
18%
5%
23%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia who are…
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Political ideology
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Conservative
29%
71%
344
Moderate
30%
70%
321
Liberal
26%
74%
176
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia 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
80%
12%
3%
< 1%
3%
2%
344
Moderate
65%
19%
6%
< 1%
7%
3%
323
Liberal
45%
24%
11%
1%
19%
1%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia 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
77%
14%
5%
3%
1%
344
Moderate
51%
27%
13%
9%
< 1%
323
Liberal
42%
26%
16%
15%
< 1%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia 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
59%
25%
16%
< 1%
344
Moderate
35%
39%
26%
1%
323
Liberal
34%
31%
34%
1%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
73%
15%
1%
10%
1%
344
Moderate
52%
16%
7%
23%
2%
323
Liberal
46%
12%
10%
32%
< 1%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia 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
41%
15%
5%
38%
1%
344
Moderate
20%
10%
7%
63%
1%
323
Liberal
25%
7%
7%
62%
< 1%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia 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
44%
9%
5%
39%
3%
344
Moderate
39%
13%
5%
41%
1%
323
Liberal
38%
9%
11%
40%
2%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia 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
68%
15%
6%
10%
< 1%
344
Moderate
60%
13%
11%
15%
2%
323
Liberal
47%
22%
14%
17%
1%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia 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
50%
14%
11%
22%
3%
344
Moderate
45%
19%
14%
21%
1%
323
Liberal
50%
15%
15%
19%
< 1%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Political ideology
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
52%
5%
36%
5%
2%
344
Moderate
25%
14%
51%
7%
3%
323
Liberal
30%
18%
35%
14%
2%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia 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
56%
42%
1%
2%
344
Moderate
28%
71%
1%
< 1%
323
Liberal
16%
83%
1%
1%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia 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
59%
9%
6%
25%
1%
344
Moderate
35%
12%
7%
44%
1%
323
Liberal
26%
10%
8%
56%
< 1%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia 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
53%
24%
5%
13%
5%
344
Moderate
27%
25%
3%
37%
9%
323
Liberal
30%
14%
< 1%
50%
6%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Conservative
84%
9%
7%
344
Moderate
74%
19%
8%
323
Liberal
62%
33%
5%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Conservative
77%
18%
6%
344
Moderate
57%
32%
11%
323
Liberal
47%
47%
6%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Conservative
71%
11%
17%
344
Moderate
33%
20%
47%
323
Liberal
11%
17%
72%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
74%
23%
2%
1%
344
Moderate
56%
38%
3%
3%
323
Liberal
24%
72%
2%
3%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia 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
65%
26%
7%
2%
344
Moderate
46%
48%
2%
3%
323
Liberal
20%
76%
3%
1%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia 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
35%
62%
3%
344
Moderate
67%
30%
3%
323
Liberal
77%
22%
1%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
37%
57%
4%
2%
344
Moderate
74%
22%
2%
1%
323
Liberal
83%
14%
2%
1%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
25%
68%
7%
344
Moderate
65%
30%
5%
323
Liberal
75%
23%
2%
177
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 Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia 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
60%
37%
2%
2%
344
Moderate
27%
70%
2%
1%
323
Liberal
21%
75%
3%
1%
177
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Views about human evolution among adults in Virginia by political ideology
% of adults in Virginia 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
12%
31%
1%
51%
5%
344
Moderate
35%
32%
5%
27%
2%
323
Liberal
53%
26%
3%
15%
2%
177
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.