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riversedge

(69,708 posts)
Sun Nov 27, 2016, 02:52 PM Nov 2016

CNN/ORC poll: A nation divided, and is it ever

Source: cnn





Updated 8:34 AM ET, Sun November 27, 2016


Story highlights

85% say that the nation is sharply split
A slight majority want to end the Electoral College

(CNN)After a bruising presidential election featuring the two least liked major-party candidates in recent history, more than 8-in-10 Americans say the country is more deeply divided on major issues this year than in the past several years, according to a new CNN/ORC poll. And more than half say they are dissatisfied with the way democracy is working in the US.


The poll's findings, released Sunday, also suggest a sizable minority personally agree with both parties on at least some issues, and nearly 8-in-10 overall hope to see the GOP-controlled government incorporate some Democratic policies into its agenda.

The public is evenly split on whether single-party control of government -- with Republicans at the helm in both the White House and Congress -- is good or bad for the country, with 49% on each side of that question. Almost 8-in-10, however, say the Republicans should make an effort to include Democratic policies in any legislation they pass rather than sticking to a GOP-driven agenda.


And most say they would like to see President-elect Donald Trump, who won with an Electoral College majority despite trailing in the popular vote nationwide, pursue policies that could draw in new supporters rather than appeal solely to those who backed him during the campaign. Less than half, 40%, say that Trump's win means he has a mandate to pursue the agenda his supporters favor, while 53% say that since he didn't win the popular vote, he should get behind an agenda that might attract new supporters.............................

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/27/politics/cnn-poll-division-donald-trump/index.html




Interesting is that only 40% say he has a mandate
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Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
3. perhaps Electoral College will do the right thing & vote for the popular winner on 12/8?
Sun Nov 27, 2016, 03:27 PM
Nov 2016

or perhaps the recount authorities will include checking all voter machines for the offline APP malware, installed with the election ballot information.

 

Grey Lemercier

(1,429 posts)
5. Almost 8-in-10, however, say the Republicans should make an effort to include Democratic policies in
Sun Nov 27, 2016, 03:39 PM
Nov 2016

any legislation they pass rather than sticking to a GOP-driven agenda.

People are TRULY stupid, and have NO clue how this shit works. They voted for the fully nazi xian/robber barron agenda, and that's EXACTLY what they are going to get rammed down their fucking throats.

It is madness that it took until now, one election, for people to see the tidal wave of Republican tyranny being built up for the last 2 decades plus at state levels.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
7. most Americans want the same things, decent schools, healthcare,clean air, water, less taxes.
Sun Nov 27, 2016, 03:53 PM
Nov 2016

republicans loved it that trump entertained their base and brought in all the cray-cray votes, and they didn't have to spend anything on him.

kimbutgar

(20,871 posts)
8. I think the USA as we know it will be over January 20th and it will crack up
Sun Nov 27, 2016, 04:06 PM
Nov 2016

The divisions are too great and with rethug control I see our constitution being nullified if we have a "terrorist" attack.

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