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Where do your political leanings lie? Take the Pew Political Typology test to see where you fit, then come back and answer the poll question. Here are the nine types:

Enterprisers
Social Conservatives
Pro-Government Conservatives
Upbeats
Disaffecteds
Conservative Democrats
Disadvantaged Democrats
Liberals
Bystanders

Which one are you? Take the test at:

http://typology.people-press.org/typology/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Any chance we could get some definitions here?

SuperHornet wrote:Any chance we could get some definitions here?

Sure. Go to the site and take the short quiz:
http://typology.people-press.org/typology/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The article discusses the types:
http://people-press.org/report/?pageid=949" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

But the quiz is faster and just as easy to understand, if not easier.

From the previously referenced Pew article:

Enterprisers are ... driven by a belief in the free enterprise system and social values that reflect a conservative agenda.... also the strongest backers of an assertive foreign policy, which includes nearly unanimous support for the war in Iraq and strong support for such anti-terrorism efforts as the Patriot Act. ...Assertive on foreign policy and patriotic; anti-regulation and pro-business; very little support for government help to the poor; strong belief that individuals are responsible for their own well being. Conservative on social issues such as gay marriage, but not much more religious than the nation as a whole. Very satisfied with personal financial situation.... 59% have a gun in the home; 53% trade stocks and bonds, and 30% are small business owners ­ all of which are the highest percentages among typology groups. 48% attend church weekly; 36% attend bible study or prayer group meetings. ...Enterprisers follow news about government and politics more closely than any other group, and exhibit the most knowledge about world affairs.

From the previously referenced Pew article:

Social conservatives are ... supportive of an assertive foreign policy, [but] this group is somewhat more religious than are Enterprisers. In policy terms, they break from the Enterprisers in their cynical views of business, modest support for environmental and other regulation, and strong anti-immigrant sentiment. ... Conservative on social issues ranging from gay marriage to abortion. Support an assertive foreign policy and oppose government aid for the needy, believing people need to make it on their own. Strongly worried about impact of immigrants on American society. More middle-of-the-road on economic and domestic policies, expressing some skepticism about business power and profits, and some support for government regulation to protect the environment. While not significantly better-off than the rest of the nation, most express strong feelings of financial satisfaction and security. ... 56% have a gun in their home, and 51% attend Bible study groups. ... Half of Social Conservatives cite newspapers as a main source of news; the Fox News Channel (34%) and network evening news (30%) are their major TV news sources.

Pro-Government Conservatives stand out for their strong religious faith and conservative views on many moral issues. They also express broad support for a social safety net, which sets them apart from other GOP groups. Pro-Government Conservatives are skeptical about the effectiveness of the marketplace, favoring government regulation to protect the public interest and government assistance for the needy. ... Religious, financially insecure, and favorable toward government programs. Support the Iraq war and an assertive foreign policy, but less uniformly so than Enterprisers or Social Conservatives. Back government involvement in a wide range of policy areas, from poverty assistance to protecting morality and regulating industry. ... Predominately female (62%) and relatively young; highest percentage of minority members of any Republican-leaning group (10% black, 12% Hispanic). Most (59%) have no more than a high school diploma. Poorer than other Republican groups; nearly half (49%) have household incomes of less than $30,000 (about on par with Disadvantaged Democrats). Nearly half (47%) are parents of children living at home; 42% live in the South. ... Most (52%) attend religious services at least weekly; nearly all describe religion as "very important" in their lives. Gun ownership is lower (36%) than in other GOP groups. Just 14% trade stocks and bonds in the market; 39% say someone in their home has faced unemployment in the past year. ... Most Pro-Government Conservatives consult traditional news sources

Upbeats express positive views about the economy, government and society. Satisfied with their own financial situation and the direction the nation is heading, these voters support George W. Bush's leadership in economic matters more than on moral or foreign policy issues. Combining highly favorable views of government with equally positive views of business and the marketplace, Upbeats believe that success is in people's own hands, and that businesses make a positive contribution to society. This group also has a very favorable view of immigrants. ... Very favorable views of government performance and responsiveness defines the group, along with similarly positive outlook on the role of business in society. While most support the war in Iraq, Upbeats have mixed views on foreign policy ­ but most favor preemptive military action against countries that threaten the U.S. Religious, but decidedly moderate in views about morality.... Relatively young (26% are under 30) and well-educated, Upbeats are among the wealthiest typology groups (39% have household incomes of $75,000 or more). The highest proportion of Catholics (30%) and white mainline Protestants (28%) of all groups, although fewer than half (46%) attend church weekly. Mostly white (87%), suburban, and married, they are evenly split between men and women. ... High rate of stock ownership (42%, 2nd after Enterprisers). ... Upbeats are second only to Liberals in citing the internet as their main news source...

Disaffecteds are deeply cynical about government and unsatisfied with both their own economic situation and the overall state of the nation. Under heavy financial pressure personally, this group is deeply concerned about immigration and environmental policies, particularly to the extent that they affect jobs. Alienated from politics, Disaffecteds have little interest in keeping up with news about politics and government, and few participated in the last election. ... Despite personal financial strain ­ and belief that success is mostly beyond a person's control ­ Disaffecteds are only moderate supporters of government welfare and assistance to the poor. Strongly oppose immigration as well as regulatory and environmental policies on the grounds that government is ineffective and such measures cost jobs. ... Less educated (70% have attended no college, compared with 49% nationwide) and predominantly male (57%). While a majority (60%) leans Republican, three-in-ten are strict independents, triple the national rate. Disaffecteds live in all parts of the country, though somewhat more are from rural and suburban areas than urban. ... Somewhat higher percentages than the national average have a gun in the home, and report that someone in their house has been unemployed in the past year. ... Disaffecteds have little interest in current events and pay little attention to the news.

Liberals as a group have ... nearly doubled in proportion since 1999. Liberal Democrats now comprise the largest share of Democrats. They are the most opposed to an assertive foreign policy, the most secular, and take the most liberal views on social issues such as homosexuality, abortion, and censorship. They differ from other Democratic groups in that they are strongly pro-environment and pro-immigration. ... Strongest preference for diplomacy over use of military force. Pro-choice, supportive of gay marriage and strongly favor environmental protection. Low participation in religious activities. Most sympathetic of any group to immigrants as well as labor unions, and most opposed to the anti-terrorism Patriot Act. ... Most (62%) identify themselves as liberal. Predominantly white (83%), most highly educated group (49% have a college degree or more), and youngest group after Bystanders. Least religious group in typology: 43% report they seldom or never attend religious services; nearly a quarter (22%) are seculars. More than one-third never married (36%). Largest group residing in urban areas (42%) and in the western half the country (34%). Wealthiest Democratic group (41% earn at least $75,000). ... Largest group to have been born (or whose parents were born) outside of the U.S. or Canada (20%). Least likely to have a gun in the home (23%) or attend bible study or prayer group meetings (13%). ... Liberals are second only to Enterprisers in following news about government and public affairs most of the time (60%). Liberals' use of the internet to get news is the highest among all groups (37%).

Religious orientation and conservative views set this group apart from other Democratic-leaning groups on many social and political issues. Conservative Democrats' views are moderate with respect to key policy issues such as foreign policy, regulation of the environment and the role of government in providing a social safety net. Their neutrality on assistance to the poor is linked, at least in part, to their belief in personal responsibility. ... Less extreme on moral beliefs than core Republican groups, but most oppose gay marriage and the acceptance of homosexuality, and support a more active role for government in protecting morality. No more conservative than the national average on other social issues such as abortion and stem-cell research. Most oppose the war in Iraq, but views of America's overall foreign policy are mixed and they are less opposed to Bush's assertive stance than are other Democratic groups. ...Older women and blacks make up a sizeable proportion of this group (27% and 30%, respectively). Somewhat less educated and poorer than the nation overall. Allegiance to the Democratic party is quite strong (51% describe themselves as "strong" Democrats) but fully 85% describe themselves as either conservative or moderate ideologically.... 46% attend church at least once a week, 44% attend Bible study or prayer group meetings, a third (34%) have a gun in their house.... Emphasis on traditional providers as main news sources: newspapers (50%) and network TV news (42%).

Least financially secure of all the groups, these voters are very anti-business, and strong supporters of government efforts to help the needy. Minorities account for a significant proportion of this group; nearly a third (32%) are black, roughly the same proportion as among Conservative Democrats. Levels of disapproval of George W. Bush job performance (91%) and candidate choice in 2004 (82% for Kerry) are comparable to those among Liberals.... Most likely to be skeptical of an individual's ability to succeed without impediments and most anti-business. Strong belief that government should do more to help the poor, yet most are disenchanted with government. Strongly supportive of organized labor (71% have a favorable view of labor unions). ... Low average incomes (32% below $20,000 in household income); most (77%) often can't make ends meet. Six-in-ten are female. Three-in-ten (32%) are black and 14% are Hispanic. Not very well educated, 67% have at most a high-school degree. Nearly half (47%) are parents of children living at home.... Nearly a quarter (23%) report someone in their household is a member of a labor union, and 58% report that they or someone in the home has been unemployed in the past year­ both far larger proportions than in any other group. Only 27% have a gun in the home. ... Largest viewership of CNN as main news source among all groups (31%). Only group in which a majority (53%) reads newspapers.

Bystanders choose not to participate in or pay attention to politics, or are not eligible to do so (non-citizens). ... Cynical about government and the political system. Uninterested in political news. ... Young (39% are under age 30, average age is 37). Lowest education (24% have not finished high school). Less religious than any group other than Liberals (26% attend church weekly). Largely concentrated in the South and West, relatively few in the East and Midwest. One-in-five are Hispanic. ... About half (49%) say they often can't make ends meet, fewer than among Pro-Government Conservatives, Disadvantaged Democrats or Disaffecteds; 30% attend bible groups or prayer meetings; 30% own a gun. ... 96% did not vote in [2004] presidential election. ... Television is the main news source for Bystanders (79%) as for all other typology groups, with network news (24%) the most frequently cited TV source; 34% read newspapers and 23% get their news from the radio.

Enterpriser

Upbeat

Note: I did not read the descriptions Native posted before taking the survey. After going back and reading the description for "Upbeat", I would say it accurately describes me with the exception of the statement "very favorable view of immigrants". I did not answer in a fashion that should have indicated this. I believe in strong enforcement of illegal immigration; stronger than we currently have to resources to implement.

None of the above...I am a partial enterpriser/partial conservative democrat...I believe the War in Iraq was wrong...and the Patriot Act is sooo unconstitutional that I am ashamed of my country for passing such a law...But really I'm too conservative to call myself a democrat...

Col Hogan wrote:None of the above...I am a partial enterpriser/partial conservative democrat...I believe the War in Iraq was wrong...and the Patriot Act is sooo unconstitutional that I am ashamed of my country for passing such a law...But really I'm too conservative to call myself a democrat...

I'm with you on every point you just mentioned.

Upbeat here.

93henfan wrote:Upbeat

Note: I did not read the descriptions Native posted before taking the survey. After going back and reading the description for "Upbeat", I would say it accurately describes me with the exception of the statement "very favorable view of immigrants". I did not answer in a fashion that should have indicated this. I believe in strong enforcement of illegal immigration; stronger than we currently have to resources to implement.

It always pisses me off when surveys fail to make the distinction between legal immigrants and illegal immigrants. I have a very favorable view of legal immigrants who want to be American, as opposed to a very unfavorable view of illegal immigration.

Col Hogan wrote:None of the above...I am a partial enterpriser/partial conservative democrat...I believe the War in Iraq was wrong...and the Patriot Act is sooo unconstitutional that I am ashamed of my country for passing such a law...But really I'm too conservative to call myself a democrat...

The Typology test was written in 2005, so it is already a bit dated. I looked for a revised test on the Pew web site but did not find it.

native wrote:

93henfan wrote:Upbeat

Note: I did not read the descriptions Native posted before taking the survey. After going back and reading the description for "Upbeat", I would say it accurately describes me with the exception of the statement "very favorable view of immigrants". I did not answer in a fashion that should have indicated this. I believe in strong enforcement of illegal immigration; stronger than we currently have to resources to implement.

It always pisses me off when surveys fail to make the distinction between legal immigrants and illegal immigrants. I have a very favorable view of legal immigrants who want to be American, as opposed to a very unfavorable view of illegal immigration.

Yep, I agree with that.


Oh, and I got enterpriser.....doesn't really fit me though.

It labeled me as an "Enterpriser." I know it said that no category probably agrees with your stances on all issues, but I think I am probably a mix of a few labels.

From the previously referenced Pew article:

Enterprisers are ... driven by a belief in the free enterprise system and social values that reflect a conservative agenda.... also the strongest backers of an assertive foreign policy, which includes nearly unanimous support for the war in Iraq and strong support for such anti-terrorism efforts as the Patriot Act. ...Assertive on foreign policy and patriotic; anti-regulation and pro-business; very little support for government help to the poor; strong belief that individuals are responsible for their own well being. Conservative on social issues such as gay marriage, but not much more religious than the nation as a whole. Very satisfied with personal financial situation.... 59% have a gun in the home; 53% trade stocks and bonds, and 30% are small business owners ­ all of which are the highest percentages among typology groups. 48% attend church weekly; 36% attend bible study or prayer group meetings. ...Enterprisers follow news about government and politics more closely than any other group, and exhibit the most knowledge about world affairs.

The above red areas are I disagree with "Enterprisers." As to gay marriage, I could honestly care less. My real stance is that government shouldn't be involved in anyone's marriage, gay or straight. The rest of it is pretty close.

Disaffecteds are deeply cynical about government and unsatisfied with both their own economic situation and the overall state of the nation. Under heavy financial pressure personally, this group is deeply concerned about immigration and environmental policies, particularly to the extent that they affect jobs. Alienated from politics, Disaffecteds have little interest in keeping up with news about politics and government, and few participated in the last election. ... Despite personal financial strain ­ and belief that success is mostly beyond a person's control ­ Disaffecteds are only moderate supporters of government welfare and assistance to the poor. Strongly oppose immigration as well as regulatory and environmental policies on the grounds that government is ineffective and such measures cost jobs. ... Less educated (70% have attended no college, compared with 49% nationwide) and predominantly male (57%). While a majority (60%) leans Republican, three-in-ten are strict independents, triple the national rate. Disaffecteds live in all parts of the country, though somewhat more are from rural and suburban areas than urban. ... Somewhat higher percentages than the national average have a gun in the home, and report that someone in their house has been unemployed in the past year. ... Disaffecteds have little interest in current events and pay little attention to the news.

Disaffected...which I disagree with if for no other reason than it states I'm not involved with politics & do not care about current events....a survey of my family & friends would yield that I am very much attuned to & interested about what is going on in the world, national & my local government. Also, I write my representatives & local newspapers regarding legislative issues....disaffected my ass...

Liberal. The description is pretty true, but doesn't take into account any financial positions. It also implies that I would by default be a democrat, which is not even close to the case. I am firmly independent, and so much a hybrid that I could never identify with a single party.

death dealer wrote:Liberal. The description is pretty true, but doesn't take into account any financial positions. It also implies that I would by default be a democrat, which is not even close to the case. I am firmly independent, and so much a hybrid that I could never identify with a single party.

You are mighty darn fair minded and insightful in most of your posts, DD. I would not have guessed.

I just selected Liberal to skew the results... I have no idea what I actually am according to PEW