Perception of strong class conflict cuts across race , class and ideology . A new national poll found that 66 % of Americans believe the conflict is ` ` very strong '' or ` ` strong '' The economy and Occupy movement have fueled opinion , the book 's author says . Conflict between rich and poor is at an all-time high , at least in the way of public perception , a new Pew Research Center poll shows . But key attitudes toward the wealthy are largely unchanged .
Perception of strong class conflict cuts across race , class and ideology . A new national poll found that 66 % of Americans believe the conflict is ` ` very strong '' or ` ` strong '' The economy and Occupy movement have fueled opinion , the book 's author says . But key attitudes toward the wealthy are largely unchanged .