Americans say they are very grateful for their friends and family this year.
This may be one reason why a large majority plan to avoid political discussions at the Thanksgiving table.
Following Donald Trump’s victoryTrump voters and Republicans are relatively slightly more open to political debate than Kamala Harris voters and Democrats are, but most on either side aren’t particularly eager to do so. policy with their poultry.
When asked to choose from a list, these are the family and friends Americans say they are especially grateful for this year. It is the first choice for a wide range of Americans, including all regions, all ages and racial groups, and across the political spectrum.
After their family and friends, Americans say they are particularly grateful for their health and freedom.
Politics and government issues rank low on the list.
Whether people consider engaging in political conversation on Thanksgiving may depend on the company.
Many people report that they will get together with like-minded people. voters for Thanksgiving: Harris voters say they will mostly be with other Harris supporters and Trump voters say they will mostly be with other Trump supporters.
When this happens, they will be relatively more open to political debate than those who spend the holiday with a mix of voters or with those who mostly voted for the other candidate.
That said, few go out of their way to avoid political differences altogether. Only 1 in 10 people say they have changed their plans to avoid gathering with people who voted for a presidential candidate different from them.
Despite the political differences between Trump and Harris voters, at least one thing they share is their gratitude for family and friends.
Fred Backus contributed to this report.
This CBS News/YouGov survey was conducted among a nationally representative sample of 2,232 U.S. adults surveyed between November 19 and 22, 2024. The sample was weighted to be representative of adults nationwide nationally by gender, age, race and education, based on the following criteria: US Census American Community Survey and Current Population Survey, as well as the 2024 presidential vote. The margin error is ±2.3 points.
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