Most Americans Are Conservative or Moderate

Only 21% of Americans identify themselves as very liberal or somewhat liberal. But when you look at the issues:

Abortion: overturn Roe v. Wade yes 29% no 62%

Health Care: willing to pay higher taxes so everyone could have health insurance yes 53% no 40%

Global Warming: should government put in emmission restrictions? yes 75% no 21%

Social Security: should government provide decent standard of living for elderly yes 80% no 16%

Guns: in favor or not in favor of stricter gun control laws in favor 60% not in favor 32%

Energy: which party will do a better job handling oil and gas issues? Democrats 52% Republicans 25%

Where exactly are the conservatives?

65% of Americans favor the death penalty and 51% are opposed to same-sex marriage.