Research Analyst
Ted Van Green is a research analyst at Pew Research Center, where he focuses on public opinion about U.S. politics and policy. He has contributed to reports on political attitudes and partisanship, and has authored analyses examining views of COVID-19 economic relief, partisanship and COVID-19 and confidence in tech companies. Prior to joining the Center, Van Green received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University, with majors in political science and sports industry.
Americans’ ratings of the Supreme Court are now as negative as – and more politically polarized than – at any point in more than three decades of polling. And nearly two-thirds of Democrats (64%) now say the Supreme Court has too much power, almost three times the share who said this in August 2020 (23%).
While the economy remains the dominant issue in this fall’s midterm elections, the issue of abortion has increased markedly in importance. More voters continue to view their midterm vote as an expression of opposition to Joe Biden than support for him. But across both parties, more voters now say Biden is not much of a factor in their vote.
Increasingly, Republicans and Democrats view not just the opposing party but also the people in that party in a negative light. Growing shares in each party now describe those in the other party as more closed-minded, dishonest, immoral and unintelligent than other Americans. Nearly half of younger adults say they “wish there were more parties to choose from.”
Today, 54% of U.S. adults say they have a favorable opinion of the Supreme Court, while 44% have an unfavorable view. And 84% say justices should not bring their political views into decisions.
Americans’ views of the economy remain negative; most say prices have gotten worse while job availability has improved.
The share of Americans who say having political conversations with those they disagree with is “stressful and frustrating” has increased.
Pew Research Center’s political typology provides a roadmap to today’s fractured political landscape. It organizes the public into nine distinct groups, based on an analysis of their attitudes and values. Even in a polarized era, the 2021 survey reveals deep divisions in both partisan coalitions.
There is a wide partisan split on the fairness of the House committee’s probe.
Americans show more support than opposition for two infrastructure bills; majorities favor raising taxes on large businesses and high-income households.
54% of U.S. adults say the decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan was the right one, while 42% say it was wrong.
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