Politics at the Thanksgiving Table

Thanksgiving brings family and friends together, but that doesn’t always mean everyone sees eye to eye. With the midterm elections fresh in people’s minds, politics could become part of the conversation alongside the turkey and stuffing. A recent CivicScience survey found that 21% of Americans celebrating Thanksgiving plan to discuss politics—the highest share since tracking began in 2019.

1. How do you feel about discussing politics at Thanksgiving dinner?

I welcome it, even when people have different views

I'm comfortable with it as long as everyone stays respectful

I'd rather avoid it, but wouldn't ask others to stop

I think politics should be off-limits at the table

I have no preference

Not Applicable