Most Americans are avoiding politics news: poll

About two-thirds of Americans have recently felt the need to limit their political news consumption, according to a recent poll. Why it matters: The reluctance to consume political news is reflected in TV ratings. Americans of all parties, and Democrats in particular, are tuning out politics. People don't feel the same need to avoid news about overseas conflicts, the economy or climate change, per an AP-NORC survey conducted in early December....