Americans say they are most thankful for friends and family this year.
This may be one reason why a large majority plan to avoid political discussion at the Thanksgiving table.
In the context of Donald Trump winsTrump voters and Republicans are relatively more open to political chat. Kamala Harris Voters and Democrats are, but most people on both sides aren’t particularly looking forward to it. Politics with their poultry.
When asked to choose from a list, it’s family and friends that Americans say they’re especially grateful for this year. It is the top choice among all Americans and across the political spectrum, including across regions, age and ethnic groups.
Following 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 at Thanksgiving may depend on the company.
Many people report that they will gather with like-minded people. Voters This Thanksgiving: Harris voters say they will mostly side with fellow Harris supporters and Trump voters say they will mostly side with fellow Trump supporters.
When this happens, they will be relatively more open to political discussion than those who may be spending the day off with voters, or those who voted mostly for another candidate.
That said, few people go out of their way to avoid political differences 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 Becks contributed to this report.
This CBS News/YouGov survey was conducted with a nationally representative sample of 2,232 US adults interviewed between November 19-22, 2024. The sample was weighted to be representative of adults nationwide by gender, age, ethnicity, and education. US Census American Community Survey and Current Population Survey as well as 2024 Presidential Vote. The margin of error is ±2.3 points.