WASHINGTON, D.C. — Given a choice, 54% of rank-and-file Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents would prefer that their party move closer to the center, and 41% would rather it shift further left. At the same time, rank-and-file Republicans and Republican-leaning independents favor a shift to the right for their party, as 57% say they would prefer it to be more conservative, and 37% say more moderate.
Democrats Favor More Moderate Party; GOP, More Conservative
Story Highlights 54% of Democrats want their party to be more moderate; 41%, more liberal 57% of Republicans want their party to be more conservative; 37%, more moderate WASHINGTON, D.C. — Given a choice, 54% of rank-and-file Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents would prefer that their party move closer to the center, and 41% would rather it shift further left.