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John Gramlich @johngramlich.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

NEW: Why do Americans identify as Republicans or Democrats, and why do independents lean toward one party or the other? For partisans and leaners alike, opposition to the *other* party is often a bigger factor than support for their own party. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...

Chart showing why Republicans and Democrats identify with their party, as well as why independents lean toward one party or the other. The chart is based on a May 2026 Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults.

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Duke of Bilgewater @duke-of-bilgewater.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My firm asks party id with a push as to “which way do you lean” for those who initially answer “independent.” Those who lean to a party on the push prove MORE partisan in ballots and attitudes than those who give a party initially but say “not strongly” that party. Consistently for 35 yrs.

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