Poll reveals that 25% of Americans fear a civil war after the election
A recent YouGov poll indicates that 27% of Americans foresee the likelihood of a civil war erupting following the upcoming US presidential election. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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A recent YouGov poll indicates that approximately 27% of Americans believe a civil war may emerge following the forthcoming US presidential election. This sentiment is shared among supporters of both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Widespread anxiety about potential political violence surrounding the election has surfaced, with 6% of respondents identifying a second civil war as "very likely" and 21% considering it "somewhat likely." The survey, conducted between October 18-21 for The Times and the SAY24 project, revealed that similar proportions of Trump's and Harris's supporters view a civil war as at least somewhat probable.
Among the 1,266 individuals surveyed, 12% reported knowing someone who might resort to violence if they felt Trump was cheated out of winning, while 5% mentioned someone who would react similarly for Harris. The poll also examined gun ownership but found no significant link to opinions regarding the possibility of civil war.
This poll underscores the considerable divisions in American society, with 84% of voters agreeing that the nation is more divided now than it was a decade ago.
After President Joe Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed Harris as the Democratic nominee, the party initially experienced a favorable phase with voters, reflected in improved polling figures. However, recent data suggests that Trump is currently leading in many swing states, albeit within a margin of error.
The events surrounding the 2020 election are also noted, particularly the January 6, 2021, incident at the US Capitol. A large group of Trump supporters attempted to disrupt the certification of what they claimed was a fraudulent victory for Biden. This demonstration escalated into a riot, which Democrats labeled as an “insurrection.”
In connection with the riot, authorities arrested and charged 1,457 individuals, the majority facing misdemeanor trespassing charges, though some encountered more severe legal consequences.
Trump has faced multiple assassination attempts recently and is currently dealing with federal charges related to the riot, accused of inciting his supporters to “fight like hell” against the certification of Biden’s victory. Trump's legal team argues that he exercised his rights in making such statements, pointing out that he also urged his supporters to act “peacefully and patriotically.”
Lucas Dupont for TROIB News
Widespread anxiety about potential political violence surrounding the election has surfaced, with 6% of respondents identifying a second civil war as "very likely" and 21% considering it "somewhat likely." The survey, conducted between October 18-21 for The Times and the SAY24 project, revealed that similar proportions of Trump's and Harris's supporters view a civil war as at least somewhat probable.
Among the 1,266 individuals surveyed, 12% reported knowing someone who might resort to violence if they felt Trump was cheated out of winning, while 5% mentioned someone who would react similarly for Harris. The poll also examined gun ownership but found no significant link to opinions regarding the possibility of civil war.
This poll underscores the considerable divisions in American society, with 84% of voters agreeing that the nation is more divided now than it was a decade ago.
After President Joe Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed Harris as the Democratic nominee, the party initially experienced a favorable phase with voters, reflected in improved polling figures. However, recent data suggests that Trump is currently leading in many swing states, albeit within a margin of error.
The events surrounding the 2020 election are also noted, particularly the January 6, 2021, incident at the US Capitol. A large group of Trump supporters attempted to disrupt the certification of what they claimed was a fraudulent victory for Biden. This demonstration escalated into a riot, which Democrats labeled as an “insurrection.”
In connection with the riot, authorities arrested and charged 1,457 individuals, the majority facing misdemeanor trespassing charges, though some encountered more severe legal consequences.
Trump has faced multiple assassination attempts recently and is currently dealing with federal charges related to the riot, accused of inciting his supporters to “fight like hell” against the certification of Biden’s victory. Trump's legal team argues that he exercised his rights in making such statements, pointing out that he also urged his supporters to act “peacefully and patriotically.”
Lucas Dupont for TROIB News
