PEW Political Typology Notes

Faith and Flag Conservatives

Faith and Flag Conservatives

A conservative group that is patriotic, highly religious, and predominantly white. They believe in a smaller role of government, oppose same-sex marriage, and do not support labor unions, racial equality, immigration, or renewable energy. They support weapons, the death penalty, and promote military size.

Committed Conservatives

Politically active conservatives who want a more limited government and believe in individual success. They believe in the fairness of the justice system, equality of opportunity in America, and are critical of climate change. They favor foreign policies working with allies and maintaining a large military.

Populist Right

Right-wing conservatives with populist rhetoric who believe in putting people first and are critical of the economic system. They are undereducated, rely heavily on FOX News for information, and oppose large corporations. They believe that human activity contributes to climate change but do not think the government can solve it.

Ambivalent Right

Republicans who are not as warm toward Trump or other GOP parties and have differing views on foreign policy and immigration. They favor smaller government and believe that good diplomacy is better than military strength for peace. They are younger, more racially and ethnically diverse, and more likely to support same-sex marriage.

Stressed Sideliners

A group split between Republicans and Democrats, financially stressed, and disengaged from politics with low turnout. They have mixed views, being liberal on economic issues and conservative on social issues. They support death penalty, free tuition, health insurance, abortion, weapons, and legal weed, but do not support defunding the police. They are not optimistic about the US.

Outsider Left

Young Democrats who are discontented with the Democratic party and frustrated with the current political system and policies. They are not politically engaged, have diverse ethnic backgrounds, and feel detached from the political sphere. They support low-cost public education, higher taxes on large businesses, and are critical of the economic system.

Democratic Mainstays

The largest section in the Democratic party, actively devoted, and strongly support Biden. They prioritize criminal justice reform, healthcare access, and want a bigger government. They favor the US as the sole military superpower, want to expand the social safety net, and increase corporate taxes. They have a hawkish stance on foreign policy and support the death penalty.

Establishment Liberals

Very liberal Democrats who don't want vast political change and are willing to compromise. They are highly educated, have high voter turnout, and are optimistic about the future. They support stricter gun laws, work towards racial equality, and have positive views on immigration. They want the Democrats to stay in power and believe in a bigger role for the government.

Unions

Organizations formed by workers to protect their rights and advocate for better working conditions.

Minimum wage

The lowest wage that employers are legally required to pay workers.

Abortion

The termination of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb.

Legal weed

The legalization of marijuana for recreational or medicinal use.

Free tuition

The provision of education without charging tuition fees.

Stricter environmental laws

Regulations and policies aimed at protecting the environment and reducing pollution.

Ban guns

The prohibition of private ownership or possession of firearms.

Global warming

The long-term increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases.

Alternative energy sources

Technologies and methods that can replace or reduce reliance on fossil fuels for energy production.

Progressive Left

The political ideology that advocates for social and political reforms, often associated with liberal or leftist views.

Republican party

One of the two major political parties in the United States, generally associated with conservative views.

Government intervention

The involvement of the government in economic or social matters to address issues and provide services.

Faith and Flag policies

Policies or ideologies that prioritize religious beliefs and nationalistic values.

American dream

The belief that anyone, regardless of their background, can achieve success and prosperity through hard work and determination in the United States.

BLM (Black Lives Matter)

A movement advocating for the rights and equality of Black people, particularly in relation to police brutality and systemic racism.

Trans people

Individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

Legal immigration

The process of entering and residing in a country legally, following the established immigration laws and regulations.

Renewable energy

Energy derived from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, or hydroelectric power.

Military size

The number of personnel and resources allocated to a country's armed forces.

Billionaires

Individuals who possess a net worth of at least one billion dollars.