Edward Snowden: A Political Divide

TruePublic
Jul 27, 2017 · 2 min read

Is Edward Snowden a hero or a traitor?

On the anonymous opinion app, Aop, a question was recently asked about the country’s feelings toward Edward Snowden. Do you consider Edward Snowden to be more of a traitor or a hero?

The former government employee, who famously exposed thousands of secret documents revealing government spying programs, offers a fascinating look into the partisan divide in America.

  • 91% of those who lean Democrat call Edward Snowden a hero.
  • 56% of Independents consider Snowden to be a hero, versus 44% who call him a traitor.
  • 36% of Republicans consider Snowden a hero, while 65% believe his actions are those of a traitor.

How do views of Snowden’s actions change based on your age? It turns out that Millennials view him much differently than those who are older.

  • 69% of Millennials call Snowden a hero.
  • 60% of the Gen X generation see Snowden as a traitor, the highest among the three generations.
  • Baby Boomers are close but lean towards calling Snowden a traitor — at 56%.

Lastly, we look at gender. Does gender have any impact on views of Edward Snowden? Not much. Men and Women both agree that Snowden is more of a hero then a traitor at 57% and 55% respectively.


If you would like to vote anonymously and view real time results, download Aop in the App Store or Google Play Store.


This data was taken from 1023 mobile online users across America. You may use this data and content freely if you cite the Aop app as your source in any written or audio publication. If you would like more information please contact our team at: info@aopapp.com

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