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Americans are sharply divided across partisan lines regarding the impact of institutions — like higher education, the media, and religion — on the United States, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center.

Data: Pew Research Center, survey conducted June 8-18, 2017; Note: GOP and Dem. categories include those leaning towards those parties, 'Don't know' responses not shown; Chart: Andrew Witherspoon / Axios

Majority in GOP think news media, colleges harm the USA

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Majority in GOP think news media, colleges harm the USA

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