Democrats and Republicans - interest in needs of people

This survey shows the opinion of voters regarding the interest of the Democratic and Republic Party in the needs of people in 2011, by generation. In 2011, 35 percent of Baby Boomers stated that they feel the Republican Party is more concerned with their needs.

Which party do voters consider to be closer to their own needs?*

Characteristic	Total	Millennial	Gen X	Boomer	Silent
Republican Party	35%	31%	36%	35%	42%
Democratic Party	51%	55%	51%	51%	45%

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Release date

November 2011

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Region

United States

Survey time period

September 22, 2011 to October 4, 2011

Number of respondents

2,410 adults **

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

*The source states this as follows: "Which party... is more concerned with people like me"

** Millennial (18-30 years olds): 381 people.
Generation X (31-46 year olds): 493 people.
Baby Boomer (47-65 year olds): 905 people.
Silent (66-83 olds): 515 people.

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