@foxnews: The political divide is making its way into the nursery. New data shows that conservative families are having more kids than liberals, according to the Institute for Family Studies. The study reveals that self-identified conservatives have an average of 1.4 children, compared to 1.09 for liberals, a gap researchers say holds even when accounting for factors like religion, income, age, and education. Researchers point to different priorities as one possible explanation, with conservatives more likely to see children as key to a fulfilling life, while liberals may put more emphasis on careers, travel and other pursuits. The new numbers come as the Trump administration pushes a pro-family agenda, floating financial incentives for new parents and expanding access to IVF.