Doc110 Loc: York PA

PEW Survey: Despite Modest Liberal Gains Since 2007, More Americans Still Identify as Conservative

By Michael Morris | November 5, 2015 | 5:41 PM EST

http://www.cnsnews.com/blog/michael-morris/pew-survey-despite-modest-liberal-gains-2007-more-americans-still-identify

According to Pew Research Center’s latest Religious Landscape Study, more American adults identify as politically conservative than politically liberal, despite modest liberal gains.

According to the survey, 36 percent (36%) of American adults identified as conservative in 2014, a slight decline from 37 percent (37%) back in 2007. Meanwhile, only 24 percent (24%) of American adults identified as liberal in 2014, an increase of four percentage points (4%) from 2007.

The percentage of American adults identifying as moderate dropped three percentage points (3%) during that same period, from 36 percent (36%) in 2007 to 33 percent (33%) in 2014.



Among those adults “affiliated” with any of the listed religions – including Christian and Non-Christian affiliations – 40 percent (40%) identified as conservative in 2007, and 42 percent (42%) identify as conservative in 2014, an increase of two percentage points (2%) over the period. A mere 17 percent (17%) identified as liberal in 2007, with an increase of three percentage points (3%) in 2014, for a total of 20 percent (20%).

“Religious ‘nones’ are more likely than those in many Christian traditions to describe themselves as politically liberal; indeed, 39% of religious ‘nones’ now describe themselves as liberals,” says the survey. “Nones,” as the survey calls them, are those adult individuals that identify as “religiously unaffiliated.”

In 2007, the religious “nones” identified as 34 percent (34%) liberal and 20 percent (20%) conservative. In 2014, the religious “nones” identified as 39 percent (39%) liberal and only 18 percent (18%) conservative, a gain of five percentage points (5%) for those identifying as liberal and a decline of two percentage points (2%) for those identifying as conservative.

Among “nones,” and across all categories of religiously affiliated or unaffiliated, a greater percentage of Atheists identify as liberal than any other category in 2014 at 56 percent (56%), a six percent (6%) increase from 2007. Previously, in 2007, Atheists did not stand alone, however. In 2007, Atheists tied with Buddhists with 50 percent (50%) of adults surveyed in those two respective categories identifying as liberal.

Conversely, Christians identify as conservative more than any other religious affiliation. 42 percent (42%) of Christians, as a whole, including Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox Christian, Mormon and Jehovah’s Witness religious affiliations identified as conservative in 2007, and 44 percent (44%) identified as conservative in 2014.

According to the survey, of the religiously affiliated Christians, those adults affiliated with the Mormon religion most identify as conservative. 61 percent of religiously affiliated Mormons identified as being conservative in 2014, an increase of one percentage point (1%) from 2007.

lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas

And so they should, but the problem is, when the majority of folks are one thing - how does one stand out? We can SEE how one stands out everyday - if the majority think 1 mile is sufficient - push for 2, make a scene whenever possible, accuse the 1 miler's of being "t*****rs", "rhino's", "liberals" or wh**ever is popular at the time -- and try to control all the conversations.

That sad fact is; the only REAL conservatives - are no where near any government legislative body. There are plenty of pretend conservatives in Government, but that's all it is to them. REAL conservatives understand that some sacrifices must be made for the greater good, PERSONAL sacrifices - not just sacrifices forced onto OTHERS. By definition - we've yet to see a conservative in the Government.

Anigav6969

And yet, the majority of the country leans left on almost every issue ...interesting

Doc110 Loc: York PA

The 47% on the public Federal Democratic dole. . . . .

fiatlux

Get outta here, no way. In this nation's condition, how could anyone identify as Conservative.

Doc110 Loc: York PA

Thats what stinky (Pew) says in its article. Its probably most likely apathy and the types of questions PEW asks to get this headline.

fiatlux

Maybe.

Doc110 Loc: York PA

It's the fickle news media trying to make a definitive conclusion on Americans.

With a stupid non-sence poll.

Anigav6969

Lol...is 47% majority in your world ???......again.....the fact is that, on almost every issue of today, the country leans left

Doc110 Loc: York PA

You have to admit it is a very large percentage and can't be discounted in the 2012 e******ns, which brought Romney down.

Anigav6969

Yeah.....those damn seniors on Social Security !!.....maybe we should have euthanasia ?

Doc110 Loc: York PA

You're pretty ignorant with facts aren't you.

Anigav6969

Being that you didn't use Quote/Reply, I'm assuming you're talking to yourself...but here , I'll help you out .....from Fact Check:

Mitt Romney was wrong when he said the 47 percent of Americans who pay no federal income taxes are “dependent on the government.” Most of them are working people who simply do not earn very much money.
Romney also assumed that all of those in the 47 percent who pay no federal income tax v**e Democratic. But polling data suggest that’s just not true. President Obama is faring better than Romney among the lowest earners — those most likely to be among the 47 percent who pay no federal income tax — but polls show Romney is supported by some 40 percent of those earning the lowest income. In fact, a healthy chunk of the 47 percent are seniors who tend to v**e Republican.

Doc110 Loc: York PA

The county in Maine where I reside have a 52% Federal/State government assistance levels because of this Obama's failed economy GDP at 1.5 %.

And those are the facts all around the country and a 94 million plus labor participation rate not in the workforce.

Anigav6969

I just showed you where you are incorrect when it comes to the 47%....as for the 94 million....that includes high school students, the elderly , and the retired baby boomers....where do you get your information ?

http://www.politifact.com/t***h-o-meter/statements/2015/feb/10/ted-cruz/ted-cruz-says-92-million-americans-arent-working/