Thursday 28 July 2016

Poll shows American views on Muslims and the Middle East are deeply polarized (Elizabeth McElvein, Anna Newby, Brookings)

A recent public opinion survey conducted by Brookings non-resident senior fellow Shibley Telhamisparked headlines focused on its conclusion that American views of Muslims and Islam have become favorable. However, the survey offered another important finding that is particularly relevant in this political season: evidence that the cleavages between supporters of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, respectively, on Muslims, Islam, and the Israeli-Palestinians peace process are much deeper than on most other issues.

http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/markaz/posts/2016/07/27-americans-polarized-middle-east-mcelvein-newby

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