"Poll Reveals Alarming Doubt in Democracy and Acceptance of Violence Among Americans"

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Source: UVA | Center for Politics
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A national study by the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia reveals that a significant number of Americans are endorsing policies that could challenge the U.S. Constitution, despite expressing a preference for democracy. The study also highlights the deep partisan divide, with both Biden and Trump supporters expressing suspicion and viewing each other as threats. Disturbingly, a significant portion of respondents expressed doubts about the future of democracy and the United States as it currently stands. The study also reveals divergent views on governance and rights, with Biden supporters more likely to support limitations on freedom of speech, firearms control, wealth redistribution, and corporate diversity, while Trump supporters lean towards enacting laws to show respect for national symbols and leaders, suspending elections in times of crisis, restricting unpatriotic views, expanding presidential powers, and regulating protests. The study warns that these divisions and disregard for constitutional freedoms pose a grave threat to the nation.

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