Compromise with political opponents has broad support
Core finding
In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 76% of Americans agreed that even when we feel strongly about political issues, we should be willing to compromise with our political opponents. This includes 16% who strongly agree, 31% who agree, and 29% who slightly agree.
About a quarter disagreed (24%), with 13% who slightly disagree, 6% who disagree, and 4% who strongly disagree.
Topline scale
76% of Americans say political opponents should compromise.
How much do you agree with the following statement: “Even when we feel strongly about political issues, we should be willing to compromise with our political opponents.”
n = 1,000 · Oct 1–11, 2024 · MoE ±3.4%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | Oct 1–11, 2024 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.4% |
| Module | pol |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-apsa-2024.tiiny.co
How much do you agree with the following statement: “Even when we feel strongly about political issues, we should be willing to compromise with our political opponents.”
Cite this question
Verasight APSA Omnibus Survey #2024-103, fielded October 1-11, 2024, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.4%.