Originally Posted by goober

Interesting poll results from the Pew Research Center.

In 2002, 43% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans or said they lean toward Republican values at the same time 43% of Americans identified themselves as Democrats or said they lean toward Democratic values.

In the latest survey its 50% Democratic-Lean Democratic vs 35% Republican-Lean Republican.

Americans pray less, are more likely to doubt the existence of God, they are more tolerant of gays, and feel that government should play a larger role in society and that the military should play a smaller role than they have in decades.

Summary of Findings: Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2007

Good news for Democrats