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In US, political split outgrows the voting booth

By Jennifer Agiesta
Published June 12, 2014 5:02am ET
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In US, political split outgrows the voting booth
The Capitol is seen from the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, Monday, June 9, 2014. The House of Representatives returns from the Memorial Day break and joins the Senate for a three-week session before the Independence Day recess. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) | J. Scott Applewhite

WASHINGTON (AP) — Political polarization in America has broken out of the voting booth.

A new survey from the Pew Research Center finds Americans are divided by ideology and partisanship not only when they cast ballots, but also in choosing where to live, where to get their news and with whom to associate.

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