Conservative Views Among Americans Are at Decade High, Poll Finds

A growing number of Americans identify as very conservative or conservative on social and economic issues, according to the latest Gallup Values and Beliefs survey.
The study, conducted from May 1 to May 24, revealed a significant increase in social conservatism, reaching its highest level since 2012. The trend coincides with ongoing debates on transgender rights, abortion, crime, drug use, and the teaching of gender and sexuality in schools.
The survey data indicate that 38 percent of Americans consider themselves very conservative or conservative on social issues, compared to 33 percent in 2022 and 30 percent in 2021.
Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as very liberal or liberal on social issues dipped to 29 percent from 34 percent in the previous two years. The remaining 31 percent of respondents described themselves as moderate, a figure that has remained relatively stable….}