The ideological divide between those who identify as conservative or moderate and those who identify as liberal remained constant among Americans in 2021, maintaining the narrow gap that has existed recently.

Demographics
A recent poll found that 40 percent of moderates are registered Democrats, while 21 percent identify as Republicans. The remaining 39 percent are independents. These results jibe with the conventional wisdom that the GOP alienates the middle class. The poll also revealed that 18 percent of moderates say they tend to vote for Democratic candidates more often than for Republicans. However, a third of them say they vote equally for Democrats and Republicans.
Most moderates believe the government should play a role in achieving equal opportunity for all. However, they reject the idea that “the deck is stacked against people like me” as a source of insecurity.
Ideological Differences Between Democrats and Republicans
The ideological differences between Democrats



