Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said that America is increasingly becoming “the tale of two countries,” pointing to what he described as a growing ideological divide between Democratic and Republican voters.
A survey released by Public Religion Research Institute revealed that 68% of Americans think important Democratic rights and freedoms are at risk, whereas only 29% are confident those protections will endure. 86% Democrats and 70% independents largely share this concern, while Republicans are nearly divided on the issue.
In response to the PRRI polling, Concha highlighted a stark contrast in patriotism between supporters of former Vice President Kamala Harris and President Donald Trump.
“When you ask Kamala Harris supporters, people who voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, are you extremely proud to be an American? Just 12% say they’re proud to be Americans,” Concha said on Fox News’s Life, Liberty, & Levin Saturday. “Then you ask a Trump voter from 2024, are you proud to be an American? And that number jumps by anywhere, depending on the poll from 50 to 70 points.”
“There’s this big divide right now, and it’s really disturbing at this point,” Concha said.
Concha argued that the divide extends between patriotism and into economics, citing polling that he said shows growing support for socialism among Democratic voters.
“We truly have a tale of two countries, it appears right now, where we have major cities embracing the far left and socialism, while the rest of the country remains true to the American dream and the belief that individualism is a much better path than big government,” Concha said.
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Concha noted that the contrast in patriotism, cultural values, and economic philosophy, will likely define future elections.
“I think these midterms are going to be all about ‘do you prefer socialism or capitalism?’ In cities like New York and Seattle, that gets you probably a victory, in the rest of the country, swing districts, probably not so much,” Concha said.