We normally associate strong Democrats (progressives) with support of the federal government. After all, the New Deal, Great Society and most of the other fabric of the social and economic safety net comes from the federal government. So, why is it that in our survey, there is greater trust in the federal government from strong Republicans than strong Democrats.
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Quick Quiz: Which one of the twelve items below has nothing to do with a civilized society?
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The party of identity politics needs to identify Trump voters
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Survey: Does our economic system favor the rich?
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