A puzzle in US politics: ideological identification as 'liberal' declines, yet support for liberal policies remains strong. This analysis investigates why.
- Examines the decline of self-identification with liberalism despite continued policy alignment and partisanship shifts.
- Explores how specific symbols become associated with liberal ideology over time.
- Shows changing correlations between attitudes toward liberals and other groups.
- Uncovers evolving links between liberal identification and policy preferences.
