Conservatives continue to outnumber moderates and liberals in the American populace in 2009, confirming a finding that Gallup first noted in June. Forty percent of Americans describe their political views as conservative, 36% as moderate, and 20% as liberal. This marks a shift from 2005 through 2008, when moderates were tied with conservatives as the most prevalent group. Full Story »
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This is simply a straight reporting of survey results. It offers no particular analysis, except to conclude that Independents show the greatest move toward conservative principles. It could have been improved had there been some analysis of how the results could have been affected by the greatest economic recession since the depression.
This story presents the results of a large poll objectively and provides fair analysis. In addition, the results are interesting.
Once a "moderate" Republican, I'm afraid that I'm bucking the trend. Observing the state of our nation over the last 25 years or so has been ... More »
This report from Gallup is useful as a statistically-based snapshot of the current American ideological scene. Since the report comes directly from Gallup, its main weakness is that it lacks the perspective that multiple sourcing could provide. A big plus is that this poll analyzes the "Liberal," Moderate," and "Conservative" labels according to specific issues.
As always with such polls, I find it difficult to self-identify with any of the three groups. My conservative friends see me as suspiciously ... More »
If the small shifts claimed here are correct, it is an indictment of our educational system and media. The poll gives no indication of what information sources were at the root of the change of self identification.
Can a radical regressive who wants to abolish government oversight of business, and escalate wars, can that person be categorized as a conservative? ... More »
Unsurprisingly, Gallup - who leans about 4 points to the right in virtually every poll they produce these days - tries to position the results of their ongoing poll as a win for the Republicans. The fact, however, is that the effect of the neo-fascists and neo-cons on the Republican party does not appear to be one that will be positive, short- or long-term for the Republican Party, as can be currently evidenced by the self destructive actions going on in the Special Election in New ... More »
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