While majorities of Democrats, Republicans and independents all express outrage that racism exists, a new national poll finds that Republicans are more likely than others to view racial problems as rare or isolated situations. The UMass Amherst poll is based on responses from 1,000 people who were surveyed between Jan. 5 and Jan. 9. Pollsters report the margin of error is 3.55%.It found that 67% of those surveyed strongly or somewhat agreed with the statement, "I am angry that racism exists." That sentiment was strongest among Democrats, 87% of whom said they agreed.Poll toplinesPoll crosstabsWhen asked whether they agreed that racial problems are "rare, isolated situations," only 14% of Democrats and 23% of independents agreed. Among Republicans, 44% agreed with the statement. Party lines were also clear when respondents were asked whether they believed white people have advantages in the U.S. because of the color of their skin. Among Democrats, 83% believed in that advantage, whereas only 36% of independents and 25% of Republicans agreed.The poll also found that a majority of those surveyed are against paying federal reparations to the descendants of slaves, with 63% saying the federal government probably or definitely should not make such cash payments. When asked why they opposed reparations, 28% said it was because descendants of slaves didn't deserve the cash payments, and 27% said it is impossible to place a monetary value on the impact of slavery. Among those who supported reparations, 28% said it was because slavery is directly responsible for ongoing inequities in society.