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October 16, 2026

Political Division: The Most Consistent #2 Problem in America

  • 'Political division held a steady second place all summer, with about three in ten voters naming it as the country’s top problem.
  • 'Age drives the gap more than party: half of voters 65+ cite division, compared with about one in seven under 30.
  • 'Democrats (38%) mention it twice as often as Republicans (19%), with Independents in between — while men and women are nearly identical.
  • 'Across parties, voters describe the same frustration: leaders and citizens who no longer compromise or solve problems together — a shared concern that creates real common ground.

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Political Division: The Most Consistent #2 Problem in America

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