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July Was Hot As Hell. Do Voters Care?

FiveThirtyEight Politics

CHAPTER

The Evolution of American Public Opinion on Climate Change

The chapter examines the growth in American public opinion regarding climate change, exploring the factors that have influenced this increase and the impact of direct experience. It discusses the partisan divide, acknowledging that Democrats are more likely to believe in climate change while conservative Republicans tend to deny its existence. The chapter also explores the relationship between voters and leaders, highlighting the hesitancy of Republican leaders to publicly address the issue due to political calculation.

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