The Harris Poll - Partisanship is Not What Most of the American Public Desires

Sizable majorities of U.S. adults favor both moderate and Independent candidates for office and also believe that todays' politicians are more corrupt than those of 10 years ago.

"Regardless of ideology, when asked if they favor or oppose candidates who are conservative, moderate or liberal, over three-quarters (79%) of U.S. adults favor moderate candidates while only 48 percent favor conservative candidates and 41 percent favor liberal candidates."

"When examined by party ID, half or more of each party believes members of Congress are more corrupt today than they were 10 years ago – (50% of Republicans, 60% of Democrats and 55% of Independents)."