In 2022, political views appeared to have a significant impact on personal relationships. According to a survey, approximately 58 percent of Democrats and 49 percent of Republicans in the United States considered political ideology somewhat or very important to their relationships. The majority of Independent voters in the U.S. considered political ideology a less important factor surrounding their personal relationships.
Importance of political ideology on personal relationships in the United States in 2022, by party identification
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Original survey question: Thinking first about your personal relationships…
How important are each of the following in making friends with people you just met… [their views on politics].
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