A new poll found that American voters have a mutual mistrust of the other side and are open to exploring alternatives to democracy, and that a share of both Democrat and Republican voters believe it is acceptable to use violence to stop the opposing party from achieving its goals.

 

A majority of voters that support President Biden or former President Trump believe that electing officials from the opposing party in 2024 would create lasting harm in the United States, according to poll results released Wednesday by the University of Virginia Center for Politics.

 

Fifty-two percent of Biden supporters say individuals who support the Republican party are a threat to American life, and 47 percent of Trump supporters say the same about Democrats.  

Forty-one percent of Biden supporters say they believe people who support the Republican party and its ideologies have become “so extreme in what they want that it is acceptable to use violence to stop them from achieving their goals.” Likewise, 38 percent of Trump supporters say it is OK to use violence to stop Democrats from achieving their goals.

 

The poll found that shares of both Biden and Trump supporters are open to using undemocratic means to achieve the party’s ideals.

A significant share of respondents question if democracy is no longer a viable system of governance; 31 percent of Trump supporters said America should explore alternative forms of government to ensure stability and progress, compared to 24 percent of Biden supporters.

The survey was conducted from Aug. 25 to Sept. 11 with 2,008 registered voters. It has a margin of error of 2.2 percentage points.

 

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Sad to hear.

 

But when the 2 sides are so vitriolic then things go downhill fast.

 

Even on this forum, you find yourself attacked if you merely point out some of Biden's more obvious failings. You're "far right", you're MAGA, you're a redneck gun toting Trump lover etc. etc. 😃. One has to chuckle.

 

It's a sad state of affairs for US politics. Sad to see so many people falling into the trap of bickering amongst themselves while the elites get richer and the peasants squabble.

 

Trump vs. Biden 🙈.   Is it any wonder US politics is in such a mess if these are the best candidates they have to offer. 

17 minutes ago, Social Media said:

Fifty-two percent of Biden supporters say individuals who support the Republican party are a threat to American life, and 47 percent of Trump supporters say the same about Democrats.

Then they should leave the European Union🤔🤣

Hardly a surprise, threats of gun violence and an attempt to violently overthrow an election have already occurred.

Representatives sporting gun logos in Congress and other Representatives parading guns as part of their political  messaging.

 

Turn up the heat, it’ll eventually boil over.

 

 

https://www.thepost.co.nz/a/world-news/350020043/weve-got-guns-and-well-use-them-say-trump-supporters

 

https://time.com/6253690/ar-15-pins-congress/#:~:text=Some Republican members of,Americans' right to bear arms.

 

https://www.nbcnews.com/think/amp/ncna1285709

Back in Moscow, Putin smirks.

6 hours ago, Morch said:

Back in Moscow, Putin smirks.

That was his objective...

22 hours ago, JonnyF said:

It's a sad state of affairs for US politics. Sad to see so many people falling into the trap of bickering amongst themselves while the elites get richer and the peasants squabble.

Even the Romans used the "divide and rule" policy.

It carries on to this day.

 

Most sheeple are willing to believe anything on social media.

22 hours ago, Social Media said:

The survey was conducted from Aug. 25 to Sept. 11 with 2,008 registered voters. It has a margin of error of 2.2 percentage points.

Errr, how many million people live in the US, and 2,008 people are representative of all? 5555555555555555555

Sounds like a poll designed by and for the NRA.

5 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Errr, how many million people live in the US, and 2,008 people are representative of all? 5555555555555555555

Doesn't seem to bother you when quoting polls supporting your points of view.

5 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Errr, how many million people live in the US, and 2,008 people are representative of all? 5555555555555555555

I was doubting your expertise in statistics until you came up with this clincher:  "5555555555555555555".