Summary
A new survey by the Manhattan Institute found that Millennial Republicans are more likely to identify as racist compared to Baby Boomer Republicans. The survey sampled nearly 3,000 voters, asking about views on racism, antisemitism, and other policy issues. The survey showed that while most Republicans reject openly racist individuals, a significant number of younger Republicans identified with such views.
Key Facts
- The survey was conducted by the Manhattan Institute among nearly 3,000 voters.
- 34% of Republican respondents aged 30 to 49 identified themselves as racist, compared to 3% of those over 65.
- Younger Republicans, especially those aged 18 to 29, were more likely to align with racist and antisemitic views.
- 48% of Republicans said openly antisemitic individuals are not welcome in the party.
- The survey included a margin of error of 2% for the general GOP sample.
- The Manhattan Institute noted a change in GOP composition with more diverse and left-leaning views among younger members.
- Despite these views, the younger group still identifies as Republicans and voted for Donald Trump in 2024.
