Poll Shows 40-Point Partisan Gap Over Patriotism Versus Equality

Overview

• The online Gallup/With Honor poll of about 3,199 U.S. adults asked respondents to pick the three values the country most needs and found a 46%–6% split on patriotism between Republicans and Democrats.
• Democrats most often named equality as a top need, with 44% selecting it, while Republicans more often chose responsibility and honesty after patriotism.
• The survey shows a clear age pattern: older adults are more likely than younger adults to prioritize patriotism as a shared or needed value.
• Despite sharp differences on specific values, large majorities across parties said respecting different values matters and that elected leaders should be willing to compromise.
• News outlets reported the poll’s findings with similar numbers but different emphases, and the results may influence how both parties frame appeals to voters during the 2026 midterm campaign.