Poll: Majority of Americans Want to Avoid Politics at Thanksgiving, Blame Social Media and Politicians for Divisions

“`html

Politics should be off the table this Thanksgiving, poll says

More than 60% of Americans prefer to avoid discussing politics during Thanksgiving visits with family or friends

Social media, politicians, and cable news channels are seen as the main sources of division among Americans

Younger voters and Republicans are more likely to blame social media, while Democrats and women are more likely to blame politicians

Political polarization has grown significantly over the last two decades, with divisions deepening on hot button issues

Politics should be off the table this Thanksgiving, poll says

As mentioned in a nationwide poll, more than 60% of Americans would prefer to avoid discussing politics during Thanksgiving visits with family or friends. The poll also identified social media, politicians, and cable news channels as the main sources of division among Americans.

Impact of Political Polarization

Political polarization has grown significantly over the last two decades, with divisions deepening on hot button issues such as federal government power, climate change, education, abortion, and gun laws.

Suggestions for Bridging Divides

Experts have pointed to a number of possible explanations for the increased polarization and reforms that could help bridge the divides, such as term limits, ranked choice voting, and ending gerrymandering.

“`

Source Credit