Partisans expect their side not the other side to cooperate How likely is itthat on importantissues facing the country? (%) Trump will work with Democrats in Washington Democrats in Washington will work with Trump
But far smaller shares of the public expect that Trump and Democrats will work together: Half of Americans say it is at least somewhat likely Trump will work with Democrats in Washington to address important issues facing the country, while roughly as many (47%) expect Democrats in Washington will work with Trump.
Democrats, in particular, are skeptical that Trump will cooperate with their party: Just 31% of Democrats (compared with 73% of Republicans) say Trump is likely to work with Democrats in Washington.
Partisans expect their side not the  | other side to cooperate  | How likely is itthat on importantissues facing the  | country? (%)  | Very likely  | Somewhat likely  | Somewhat unlikely  | Very unlikely  | Trump will work with Democrats in Washington  | Total 10  | 41  | 29  | 20  | Rep/Lean Rep  | 56  | 21  | 17  | Dem/Lean Dem  | 28  | 36  | 33  | Democrats in Washington will work with Trump  | Total 10  | 38  | 31  | 20  | Rep/Lean Rep  | 30  | 36  | 25  | 9  | Dem/Lean Dem 10  | 45  | 27  | 17  | Notes: Don "t know/No answer responses notshown.  | Source Survey conducted Nov 29. -Dec. 12, 2016.  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 