Most Democrats say race, gender of nominee would not impact enthusiasm % of Democrats and Democratic leaners who say they would feel if the Democratic nominee were
The survey finds that majorities of Democrats generally say the gender, race or sexuality of the Democratic nominee wouldn’t make a difference in their enthusiasm for the candidate. About two-thirds or more say having a woman nominee (64%), a black nominee (75%) or a gay, lesbian or bisexual nominee (68%) wouldn’t make a difference.
Still, far more Democrats say they would be more enthusiastic (31%) than less enthusiastic (4%) if the party’s nominee were a woman. Larger shares also say they would be more enthusiastic than less enthusiastic if the nominee were black (21% vs. 4%), Hispanic (21% vs. 6%) or Asian (16% vs. 9%).
Most Democrats say race, gender of  | nominee would not impact enthusiasm  | % of Democrats and Democratic leaners who say they  | would feel if the Democratic nominee were  | More  | Less  | Wouldn't make a  | enthuslastic  | difference  | enthuslastic  | woman  | 31  | 64  | Hispanic  | 21  | 72  | Black  | 21  | 75  | Gay, lesbian  | 17  | 68  | 15  | or bisexual  | 9  | Asian  | 16  | 75  | a man  | 82  | White  | 82  | a white man  | 78  | Note: No answer not shown.  | Source: Survey of U.S adults conducted April 29. May 13, 2019,  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 