In fact, a new CNN/ORC poll finds that 53% of Americans say they dread the thought of talking politics over Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday.
Republicans, however, are generally eager to discuss the topic with 58% on board to do so, but 63% of Democrats say they want no part of it. Overall, a minority, 43%, say they are eager to delve into politics with their stuffing.
Those who do want to talk about politics could discuss President Barack Obama’s popularity. His approval rating in a separate CNN/ORC poll stands at 57%, his highest since September 2009. That figure is on par with Ronald Reagan's approval rating shortly after the presidential election in 1988, and approaching the level reached by Bill Clinton in November 2000.
The warm ratings for Obama do not extend to his party, however. Favorability ratings for the Democratic Party dropped 6 points since October, and the 54% who hold an unfavorable opinion of it is the highest in CNN/ORC or CNN/USA Today/Gallup polling dating back to 1992.
Other topics of conversation could include:
- Hillary Clinton’s lead in the popular vote nears 2 million
- Green Party nominee Jill Stein is trying to raise $2 million to pay for recounts in three states
- President-elect Donald Trump is looking at former rivals like Mitt Romney and Ben Carson as he fills out his cabinet
- Trump’s Thanksgiving message: "It's my prayer that on this Thanksgiving, we begin to heal our divisions and move forward as one country, strengthened by shared purpose and very, very common resolve."
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