Political affiliation and voter misconceptions offer clues about support of state standards

New research into political views of those opposed to the Common Core Standards finds that opposition often coincides with negative views about President Barack Obama.

In information gleaned from the latest USC Rossier/PACE Poll, respondents affiliated with the Republican Party are more likely to express opposition to the Common Core Standards than Democrats. However, views toward President Obama are stronger predictors than party affiliations—those who disapprove of President Obama are 92 percent more likely to oppose the Common Core than those who do not.

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