Poll: Half Say They Want to Avoid Discussing Politics at Thanksgiving

Half of Americans say they want to avoid discussing politics at Thanksgiving, an Emerson College survey revealed.

The survey asked respondents, “If you are visiting with family or friends this Thanksgiving, are you looking forward to discussing politics, or are you hoping to avoid discussing politics?”

Just over half, 50.7 percent, said they are hoping to avoid discussing politics this Thanksgiving with friends or family. However, one-third said they are looking forward to discussing politics, followed by 16.3 percent who simply said they are not spending Thanksgiving with friends or family anyway.

The survey also asked, “When it comes to Thanksgiving, are you happy eating turkey as the main course, or would you rather eat something else?” Three-quarters said they are “happy eating turkey as main course,” while about one-quarter said they would prefer something else. . .

It coincides with the results of a recent YouGov survey, which found that 31 percent of Americans believe it is “very or somewhat likely they’ll discuss politics” at Thanksgiving. This includes 31 percent of Republicans, 26 percent of independents, and 37 percent of Democrats. However, like the Emerson poll, this one found that half say it is not very likely or not at all likely that they will discuss politics during the holiday. (Read more from “Poll: Half Say They Want to Avoid Discussing Politics at Thanksgiving” HERE)

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