The issue that's been animating a key slice of the Democratic base

Key Issues - The economy and healthcare are identified as the most important issues for adults overall [1] - Independents prioritize the economy and healthcare as the most important issues [2] - Republicans also lean towards the economy and healthcare, with 47% considering them the top issues [2] - Only 35% of Democrats view the economy and healthcare as the most important issues [2] - A significant 40% of Democrats prioritize threats to democracy as the top issue [2] Democratic Party Divide - White, college-educated, and economically upscale Democrats are more likely to prioritize threats to democracy [3] - Among white, college-educated Democrats, 61% consider threats to democracy the most important issue, compared to 21% who prioritize the economy or healthcare [4] Potential Future Tensions - Post-2026, the Democratic party may face internal tension between voters motivated by culture war issues and those more concerned with economic matters [5]