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Ridgewood NJ, as Americans grapple with the fallout from the recent election, new polling data from Prolific that captures the pulse of American sentiment post-election reveals the growing political tension within families across the country. Following a divisive election season, 22% of respondents report that polarization has deepened within their families, with the impact felt most strongly by younger generations—36% of 18-24-year-olds believe political divides are more intense than in previous election cycles.
Prolific’s post-election data highlights a significant dissatisfaction with government leadership, with 62% of Americans disapproving of the government’s record to date. Even among Democrats, 42% expressed disapproval, signaling a broad-based frustration across party lines. The survey also underscores the ongoing divisiveness surrounding former President Donald Trump, with over 58% of Americans, including nearly 63% of women and 54% of men, holding an unfavorable opinion of him.
With Thanksgiving around the corner, many Americans are anticipating tense political discussions at family gatherings. According to Prolific’s findings, 25% of young voters (18-24) are concerned about potential arguments during the holiday. Reflecting this concern, 20% of respondents plan to skip traditional gatherings, opting instead to spend Thanksgiving alone, avoid family interactions, or even leave the country to sidestep uncomfortable conversations.
Despite the contentious election season, Americans remain steadfast in their voting decisions, with 96% indicating no regrets about their choices. This strong conviction points to a deeply entrenched political landscape. When asked about their neighbors’ political leanings, 54% of respondents believe their neighbors voted for Donald Trump, while among African American respondents, 43% feel their neighbors supported Kamala Harris.
“Post-election, Americans are not only divided but increasingly wary of engaging with family over political issues,” said Andrew Gordon, Senior Research Consultant at Prolific. “This data captures a striking shift in how people are choosing to approach Thanksgiving, with many opting to avoid gatherings altogether rather than face potential conflict. Prolific’s insights reveal that this election has left a lasting impact, with Americans holding firm on their choices while bracing for potentially challenging family interactions.”
Since launching in 2014, millions of people have undertaken or contributed to studies on Prolific. Over 100 million survey responses have been collected, completed in 2 hours on average. 700 new studies launch every day, connecting the platform’s 35,000 researchers to a community of over 200k active, verified, and vetted participants.
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Exactly and 90% of these people don’t even know what the hell they’re talking about. They just blown smoke everybody’s ass. Especially when there’s not enough of stuffing.