Voters are sharply divided by political party over which groups of Americans face discrimination, a Wall Street Journal poll finds, with more than 80% of Democrats saying that Black, Latino, gay and Jewish people face prejudice while a majority of Republicans say discrimination is more often aimed at white people and Christians.
The survey results show that Republicans and Democrats use different lenses to view the challenges and privileges of various groups in American society, which in turn explains some of the emotional heat fueling a series of recent political clashes over race, gay rights and religious liberty. CONTINUED
Aaron Zitner, Wall Street Journal
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