Americans say they are most grateful for friends and family this year.
That may be one reason why a large majority plan to avoid political discussions at the Thanksgiving table.
In the wake of Donald Trump’s victoryTrump voters and Republicans are relatively slightly more open to political talk than Kamala Harris voters and Democrats do, but most on both sides aren’t exactly looking forward to it politics with their poultry.
When asked to choose from a list, it’s family and friends that Americans are especially grateful for this year. It is the best choice for a wide range of Americans, including all regions, age and racial groups, and across the political spectrum.
Following the lead of family and friends, Americans say they are especially grateful for their health and freedom.
Matters of politics and government are at the bottom of the list.
Whether people plan to engage in political conversation during Thanksgiving may depend on the company.
Many people report meeting with like-minded people voters this Thanksgiving: Harris voters say they will be mostly with fellow Harris supporters and Trump voters say they will be mostly with fellow Trump supporters.
If that happens, they will be relatively more open to political discussions than those who spend the holidays 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 disagreements altogether. Only 1 in 10 say they have changed their plans to avoid gathering with people who voted for a different presidential candidate than they did.
Despite the political differences between Trump and Harris voters, at least one thing they share is their gratitude for their family and friends.
Fred Backus contributed to this report.
This CBS News/YouGov poll was conducted with a nationally representative sample of 2,232 U.S. adults interviewed between November 19 and 22, 2024. The sample was weighted to be representative of adults nationwide by gender, age, race and education, based on the US Census American Community Survey and Current Population Survey, as well as the 2024 presidential election. The margin of error is ±2.3 points.
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