PBS ideology quiz (Via Owen Courrèges)
News Flash!! I'm a Liberal Democrat!! I know; what a shock, eh?? Sure, the test is from the 2000 election, but it still fits.
Defining Values:
Pro-choice and supporters of civil rights, gay rights, and the environment. Critical of big business. Very low expression of religious faith. Most sympathetic of any group to the poor, African-Americans and immigrants. Highly supportive of the women's movement.Who They Are:
Most highly-educated group (48% have a college degree). Least religious of all typology groups. One-third never married.Top Priorites for the Next President:
Education (36%)
Health Care (31%)Top Issues and Concerns in the 2000 Election:
Addiong prescription drug benefits to be part of Medicare (98%)
Being unable to afford health care for a sick family member (86%)
Not having enough money for retirement (80%)Analysis:
Extremely tolerant on social issues. Champion individual rights and a range of liberal causes. Despite steadfast support for Democratic candidates, many Liberal Democrats prefer to call themselves Independents. Most favor having a third major party.
So, there you have it. Those of you who might have thought I've been drifting ever-so-slowly rightward can now breathe a sigh of relief.
