A Recent Gallup Survey Shows America Is Becoming Less Conservative...
Rational Nation U S A Purveyor of Truth Not surprising at all. The old United States of America is indeed becoming less conservative socially and more liberal and or soft libertarian. Hard core conservatives (neo cons and evangelicals in particular), as they see their influence waning have responded with... more of the same that is gradually yet decidedly being rejected in increasing numbers. • 31% say they are socially liberal, 31% socially conservative • This is the first time conservatives have not outnumbered liberals • Conservatives maintain edge on economic issues Americans' growing social liberalism is evident not only in how they describe their views on social issues but also in changes in specific attitudes, such as increased support for same-sex marriage and legalizing marijuana. These longer-term trends may be attributable to changing attitudes among Americans of all ages, but they also may be a result of population changes, with younger, more liberal American...