4 in 10 liberals believe in ghosts; 60% more likely than conservatives
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Gallup finds that a third or all Americans believe in ghosts. The more liberal a person is the more likely they are to believe in ghosts.

Gallup: One in three Americans believe in ghosts!

Gallup is reporting that a recent poll found a third of Americans “believe in ghosts!”

The poll shows 32% of all adults say they believe that “ghosts/spirits of dead people can come back,” while 48% do not, and 19% are unsure.

Even more Americans believe that houses can be haunted, with 37% holding that position, 46% saying no, and 16% not sure.

And along political party lines - 42% of liberals saying they believe in ghosts--but only 25% of conservatives and 35% of moderates say they do.

The poll also indicates that a belief in ghosts declines with age. Forty-five 45 of those 18 to 29 say they do - but only 22% of those 65 and over still believe.

The poll was based on interviews with 1,002 adults, with a plus or minus 3% sampling error.

WTSP - TampaBay's 10 News ~ Gallup and USA Today ** Gallup: One in three Americans believe in ghosts!