US EditionPolls Show Heightened Fear of Political Violence as Three in Ten Say It May Be Necessary
Support for violence as a solution has risen from 19% to 30% in 18 months amid increased political violence and polarization, a PBS News/NPR/Marist poll found.
- A PBS News/NPR/Marist poll last week found nearly a third of Americans — 30% — say violence may be necessary to get the United States back on track after attacks last month.
- Compared with 18 months ago, support for violence has grown among Republicans and independents by 3 and 7 points since April last year, while Democrats rose 16 points to 28%.
- The poll found 77% of respondents described political violence as a major concern and 62% said the country is headed off track, from a sample of 1,400 U.S. adults with a margin of error +/- 3.1 percentage points.
- Cynthia Miller-Idriss, professor at American University and founding director of PERIL, warned the rise is a horrific moment and a wake-up call, while Lee Miringoff noted norms eroded last year; decade-long data show violence mainly from right-wing and white supremacist groups in the United States.
- Half of Americans — 52% — support deploying the National Guard to reduce crime, 79% say speech restrictions have gone too far, and respondents are split on violence toward public officials or protesters.
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THIRTEEN - New York Public MediaPoll shows change in Americans' views on political violence
A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows that nearly a third of Americans believe that political violence may be necessary to set the country on track. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, a professor who studies polarization and extremism, said the rising support for political violence is translating into real acts and is deeply alarming. Geoff Bennett discussed more with NPR's Domenico Montanaro.
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