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Divided America: Politics and Polarization Direction of Country Right Direction Wrong Track 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Washington Post/ABC News polls, 2004-2015 Trust in Our Institutions GREAT DEAL/QUITE A LOT 100 90 74

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Divided America:

Politics and Polarization

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Direction of Country

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Right Direction Wrong Track

Washington Post/ABC News polls, 2004-2015

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Trust in Our Institutions

74 62 53 45 34 30 29 26 26 22 21 18 7

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

GREAT DEAL/QUITE A LOT

Gallup, June 5-8, 2014

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Most Honest, Ethical Professions

80 65 48 46 23 21 21 8 7 6

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

VERY HIGH/HIGH ETHICS

Gallup, December 8-11, 2014

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Congress’s Job Approval

54 42 46 41 20 23 13 31 17 20 22 13 12 14 12 13 16

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Jan-02 Jul-02 Jan-03 Jul-03 Jan-04 Jul-04 Jan-05 Jul-05 Jan-06 Jul-06 Jan-07 Jul-07 Jan-08 Jul-08 Jan-09 Jul-09 Jan-10 Jul-10 Jan-11 Jul-11 Jan-12 Jul-12 Jan-13 Jul-13 Jan-14 Jul-14 Jan-15

Approve

Approve

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President Obama’s Job Approval

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Vodka Bud Light Rum Tequila Bourbon whiskey Coors Light Corona Miller Lite Budweiser Blue Moon Samuel Adams Heineken Merlot Gin Cabernet Sauvignon Scotch Chardonnay Canadian whiskey Pinot Grigio Guinness Brandy Stella Artois Corona Light Miller High Life Dos Equis Cognac Red Zinfandel Any malt liquor Natural Light Busch Light Tecate Coors Original Shiraz/Syrah Busch Amstel Light Labatt Sauvignon Blanc Milwaukee's Best Brut

60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140

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10 20 30 40 50 SOURCE: NMRPP analysis of Scarborough Research data USA+ 2012 Release 2; Aug ‘11-Sept ’12; N=206,895 U.S. adults 18+.

Drinks and Politics

 Democratic Republican  More likely to vote Less likely to vote

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Cars and Politics

Ford Chevrolet Toyota Honda Dodge Nissan GMC Jeep Chrysler Buick Pontiac Hyundai Mazda Kia Volkswagen Subaru Cadillac Lexus Acura BMW Any Hybrid vehicle Mercedes Lincoln Mitsubishi Volvo Plymouth Audi Suzuki Geo Jaguar Mini Saab Porsche

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Automobile Ownership

SOURCE: NMRPP analysis of Scarborough Research data USA+ 2012 Release 2; Aug ‘11-Sept ’12; N=206,895 U.S. adults 18+.

 Democratic Republican 

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Sports and Politics

NFL Olympics College football MLB College basketball NBA NASCAR PGA Tour Gymnastics High school sports Figure skating Pro boxing NHL UFC (Ultimate Fighting) WWE (pro wrestling) Horse racing College baseball European soccer Men's tennis (ATP) NHRA Drag Racing Women's tennis (WTA) Monster Trucks Major League Soccer (MLS) IndyCar Series Pro rodeo Supercross/Motocro ss F1 Racing AMA Pro Racing (motorcycle/ATV) WNBA LPGA Tour MotoGP (Grand Prix motorcycle)

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Sports Audiences

SOURCE: NMRPP analysis of Scarborough Research data USA+ 2012 Release 2; Aug ‘11-Sept ’12; N=206,895 U.S. adults 18+.

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A Television Event for Red America

Deeper red indicates higher viewership. Deeper blue indicates lower viewership.

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Duck Dynasty Season 4 Premier

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2014 Best Picture Nominees

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State of the States

24 under total Republican control 7 under total Democratic control 19 under divided control

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Battle for the Senate

54 Republicans, 44 Democrats, 2 independents

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Battle for the Senate

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Battle for the Senate

The Vulnerable Republicans

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Battle for the Senate

The Vulnerable Democrats

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Battle for the House

246 Republicans, 188 Democrats, 1 vacancy

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Battle for the House

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Gerrymandering

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North Carolina’s 12th District

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Illinois’ 17th District

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Pennsylvania’s 7th District

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Arizona’s (Old) 2nd District

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Arizona’s New Districts

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Battle for the House

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Who’s Running in 2016?

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Who’s Running in 2016?

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Demographics…

39 93 71 55 60 59 7 27 44 37

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Whites (72%) African Americans (13%) Latino (10%) Women (53%) 18-29 (19%) Obama Romney

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…Are Destiny

86 85 87 83 81 77 74 72 14 15 13 17 19 23 26 28

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 White Non-White

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The Blue Wall

Total: 242 electoral votes

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President Obama’s Job Approval

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Go West … And South

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Direction of Country

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Right Direction Wrong Track

Washington Post/ABC News polls, 2004-2015