What do voters want in 2024? Democrats want a unifier, Republicans want a fighter

It’s not just that Democratic and Republican voters disagree about who should be the next president. A new USA TODAY/Ipsos Poll finds they also have different visions of the crucial characteristics to do the job.

Democratic voters say they want most of all a unifier who will focus on bringing the country together and finding compromises, while Republican voters value first and foremost a fighter who will battle on behalf of “the freedom and dignity of all Americans.”

Partisans on both sides do want this: a nominee who can win. CONTINUED

Susan Page & Ella Lee, USA Today


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