How Republicans, Democrats and Independents Differ On Moral Values

This article reports on polling results which show the difference between the three major sectors of the US electorate.  It should raise concerns withing the GOP.  It is becoming a fringe party that depends upon a small but vocal minority for its political support.  The values of the GOP base are the least accepting among the three sectors.  The independents are the most accepting, and the difference between them and the democrats is much smaller than the difference between the GOP and the democrats.  The GOP electorate is most accepting about things that involve killing.  They strongly support the death penalty, killing animals for those who want to wear fur coats or for their use in medical research.  The GOP should also be concerned its appeal to young Americans and minorities.  They believe that the Democratic Party is more concerned about them than the GOP by a wide margin.