Most Important Election of Their Lifetime Say 37 Percent

Thirty-seven percent of voters nationwide believe the 2018 midterms are the most important election of their lifetimes. A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 52 percent of Democrats believe the stakes are that high along with 35 percent of Republicans and 22 percent of Independents.

Fifty-five percent believe that the U.S. is more polarized today than at any point in our nation’s history. Only 16 percent disagree. These results may reflect current political rhetoric and media saturation more than thoughtful reflection. The nation was certainly more polarized during the Civil War and at other points in our history. Even the riot-filled 1960s were likely more polarized than today.

However, voters displayed a sense of perspective when responding to a different question. Seventy-one percent say decisions they make have a bigger impact on their life than policies of the federal government. That view is shared by 79 percent of Independents, 73 percnt of Republicans, and 62 percent of Democrats.

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