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Updated · Fox News · Jun 17
Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds 27% of Democrats Plan to Fly U.S. Flag, Versus 64% of Republicans
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jun 17

Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds 27% of Democrats Plan to Fly U.S. Flag, Versus 64% of Republicans

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 17

Summary

  • A June 12-15 Reuters/Ipsos poll of 1,537 U.S. adults found only 27% of Democrats plan to display a U.S. flag or bunting on July 4, compared with 64% of Republicans.
  • The partisan gap extended to the holiday’s meaning: 65% of Republicans called July 4 a day to celebrate the United States, versus 24% of Democrats.
  • Traditional celebrations also split sharply, with Republicans more likely to wear red, white and blue, attend fireworks, and go to parades or festivals.
  • About 24% of Democrats and independents said they do not plan to celebrate Independence Day at all, compared with 8% of Republicans.
  • The poll adds to broader signs of fraying national cohesion ahead of America’s 250th birthday, with other surveys showing declining patriotism and deep value-based divisions.

Insights

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