Shifting Views of Supreme Court’s Ideology among Liberals, Conservatives [View all]
As Many Now Call the Supreme Court Conservative as Liberal
Overall views of the U.S. Supreme Court and its ideology have changed only modestly since last measured in April before the courts end-of-term decisions, including the Hobby Lobby ruling that limits the Affordable Care Acts contraceptive requirement.
The national survey by the Pew Research Center, conducted July 8-14 among 1,805 adults, finds that as many Americans call the court liberal (26%) as say it is conservative (27%). More (38%) say the current Supreme Court is middle of the road. Before the recent rulings, somewhat more viewed the court as liberal (31%) than conservative (25%), with 35% viewing it as middle of the road.
Liberal Democrats are much more likely to see the court as conservative after this terms rulings; fully 60% now say this, compared to less than half in April (47%). Today, liberal Democrats are nearly twice as likely as the public overall to say the court is conservative.
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The survey (also) finds that 52% of Americans now view the nations highest court favorably, while 38% have an unfavorable opinion. Ratings of the court have edged lower since April (from 56% favorable). Current ratings are mired near all-time lows (reached a year ago) as the courts image has declined significantly over the past several years. In January 2007, 72% held a positive view of the court.
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