Bipartisan Survey Shows Right, Left, and Center Agree on #1 Goal for 53% of 34 Issues
NEW YORK and HOUSTON, Feb. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an era of political divide and confusion, a bipartisan coalition has announced surprising results from its nationwide survey What's Your American Dream?
"The results demonstrate that despite different vocabularies, favorite news channels, local customs, or professions, Americans maintain many shared values," said Deborah Devedjian, Founder of TheChisel.com which spearheaded the survey.
Right, Left, and Center agreed on their #1 goal for 53% of 34 issues surveyed. For a further 21% of issues, they shared the same top 2 or 3 goals in varying order.
The survey addressed 7 themes: Economy; Social Justice; Liberty & Regulation; Health, Education & Care; Infrastructure & Services; Foreign Affairs; and Governance.
TheChisel.com's survey grew out of discussions with former Members of Congress and everyday Americans. All are frustrated with being out of touch with one another. The coalition?30 universities, media outlets, and policy organizations across the political spectrum and the nation?reaches 58 million Americans.
The survey was hosted on TheChisel.com, a unique bipartisan public discussion platform.
"Given partisan stereotypes and soundbites, many commonalities will surprise readers, especially in Employment, Mental Health, Foreign Aid, Campaign Finance, and Elections," said Erik Fogg, Editor of ReConsider Media.
"The widest divergences were in Guns, Environment, and Police. But even there, we see common ground among pragmatic, compassionate people who want to move the nation forward on American ideals of freedom, prosperity, equality, and security for all," said Fogg.
Findings will be shared with the media. TheChisel will deliver the report to the President, Cabinet, Members of Congress, Supreme Court, federal agencies, and state governors.
"As a nation, we are frustrated and face uncertainties. We expect this effort will help guide our nation's leaders to understand Americans' goals and devise tactics to achieve those goals. It's time for a new playbook," said Devedjian.
The book will be released at the National Press Club in Washington, DC on February 27, 2018. Press and lawmakers are invited www.YesWeAgree.Eventbrite.com
The 100-page book features visually-stimulating infographics, is easy to understand, and appeals to a wide audience. Insights from American figures on liberty and freedom and personal comments from respondents add a human voice to the data. To order: www.YesWeAgree.com
Based on 1,318 voting-age Americans reflecting 2016 Census by gender, age, race, geography, income. Respondents self-identified for political affiliation and provided numerical rankings and 5,000+ personal comments.
TheChisel.com is the first and only online civic platform based on 100% bipartisan facts and proposals. No bias. No jargon. And fun, easy-to-understand graphics. Content is developed with recognized experts from both sides of the aisle working together. Our board, advisors, investors, and team reflect America's full political spectrum. Voice your thoughts, engage with experts, and give your feedback to TheChisel community to realize America's aspirations.
Universities: Pepperdine School of Public Policy, University of Georgia College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Mary Government and Political Philosophy Department, University of Missouri School of Journalism, University of the Pacific Political Science Department, Williams College Forum.
Media: Associated Collegiate Press, The Citizen's Story, Exchange Nation, Independent Voter Network, ReConsider.
Organizations: ALL-IN Campus Democracy Challenge, AllSides, Diplomat Books, Future 500, Heartfelt Leadership Institute, Hope Street Group, Inyo County Clerk-Recorder, Living Room Conversations, National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation, National Speech and Debate Association, ProCon.org, Take Back Our Republic, The Democracy Commitment, The Policy Circle, Wellville, The Women's Debate.
Sponsors: Gold: Ziggeo. Silver: Collen IP Law; The TAI Group. Bronze: AquaThority Pools & Spas; JGArchitects.
CONTACT
Deborah Devedjian
THECHISEL.COM
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SOURCE THE CHISEL / MORE PERFECT UNION, INC.
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