82% Of Republicans Have A Friend In The Opposing Party, Whereas 64% Of Democrats Do, According To Survey. Thoughts?

[Physics-Man]

• https://www.newsmax.com/us/nbc-news-poll-republicans-democrats/2025/11/14/id/1234632/
• https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/poll-republicans-are-likely-democrats-say-good-friend-party-rcna243559

[MisterWack]

Wait 82% of Republicans, but only 64% of Democrats?

Like am I the only one who finds this math, off somehow?

My theory is this would make sense for three possible reasons (whether separate or included)

Since Ultra Conservatives are perceived to be in the minority wouldn’t it make sense that majority know a Democrat or so because Democrats are the majority? Or maybe they see anyone as not politically vocal / out there amongst friends as Liberal by default instead of them being any alignment.

Democrats could just not really pay attention to political views and like them for who they are personality wise and never have that deep sit down to realize their friends’ alignment. I’m friends with 2 conservative conservatives however the rest are hit or miss however definitely lean Right on the spectrum. As with fellow Democrats, they are more independent irl and online it is more Left Leaning.

Like I don't know, I feel like there is something off with that percentage.
82% of Republicans know Democrats however only 64% of Democrats know Republicans. Like that is weird. Something is off.

[MisterWack]

*I want to add this isn’t a Left V. Right thing, this is just the data not aligning and me trying to find out why exactly. I just don’t believe this to be true.

[Chazmatazz269]

I think that means we still have hope! While the majority of the modern left thrives on hate and vitriol, and glorifies the banishment of people with different thoughts and feelings on important issues, even a minority of dems being open to the majority of republicans gives us power in numbers and promises that open and honest dialogues may continue to bring reasonable people together.
Those numbers are not surprising, but more information on the source is still relevant. Heck, prominent democrats went out of their way to insist that their constituents disavow relatives and friends who voted differently from them. Of course their followers were going to do exactly as instructed. That is how cults operate.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Among the left there was a movement to remove the friends who disagreed on what “basic human rights” entailed and what groups were entitled to them. The US has a conservative majority population, the democrats aren’t even really left-leaning, they’re center-left compared to other leftist parties around the world, so naturally you get folks that vote conservative despite going against the very loud, extreme beliefs of their party that can find middle ground with those on the other side of the aisle.

[OlderAndWiser]

The far left teaches intolerance.

[RingOfFire]

Democrats require 100% agreement on every single point or you are the enemy. They do not tolerate descent. It's their way or the highway. Republicans accept a range of views and not only tolerate but respect descent. That is exactly why Republicans always have better ideas.

[Surely]

The Democrats that i know are short fused and hot tempered. Can’t have a respectable conversation with them about current issues and events. Without their TDS rearing its ugly head.
So for me. Since you need to walk on eggshells when talking with them. What is the use?

[NaultD]

This reminds me of my dad and my brother. Making fun of me being a leftist. Only when mother passed away suddenly you guys give a fuck about covid19.

Yes I want better government policy for everyone. no exceptions. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD help my family because I can not help them, I can hardly help myself to be honest.

[NaultD]

Another story about my father. He really liked this song. Singing and humming to himself endlessly.

https://youtu.be/MYSVMgRr6pw?si=Lr2Br-S-T0oel9HG

Hey dad this song is about gay guys and he endlessly cussing me out ruining his new favorite song.

There is a unique level of hatred of humanity that this Republicans have they are willing to die for.

It's a unique level of sad.

[boundless]

There are so many Democrats that voted for Trump multiple times. They just want to be able to vote in the Democrat primaries (which don't even seem to happen anymore apparently) under the assumption that they can save the party from Socialism. So it's not surprising that Republicans and Democrats are hanging out together in support of Trump, because the Democrat party is self-immolating.

[Kingofkings1992]

Everyone knows that the far left is the most intolerant of the intolerant, yet for some strange reason they preach tolerance. The left is so kind and friendly, and accepts all walks of life….. until you disagree with them. Then you are an evil racist, sexist, homophobe, and xenophobe!!!

[Spencer10]

Maybe people with more liberal leaning are just nicer to be around?

[DrPepper12]

Self sorting effect & Dems do it more. Not surprising given population density of Dems.

[Anonymous]

I've kicked out all Republican "friends" and refuse to socialize with them.

[BarryLiverstone]

Think there should be more surveys

[robocop666]

lefties hate right wingers.