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3 in 4 say democracy facing serious threat: Survey
- A recent poll conducted by NPR, PBS News, and Marist found that nearly 75% of Americans believe democracy faces a significant threat.
- The poll was conducted from June 23 to 25 amid recent violence and political tensions, highlighting widespread low confidence in political leadership across party lines.
- The survey found that 76% of respondents believe democracy is at risk, including a large majority of Democrats , most independents, and over half of Republicans. Additionally, 73% consider politically motivated violence to be a significant issue in the country.
- More than 1,300 adults were surveyed, and NPR's Domenico Montanaro noted that Americans across parties believe divisiveness threatens democracy amid mounting politically motivated attacks.
- The poll suggests urgency for citizens to defend democracy as politically motivated violence rises and confidence in both President and Congress remains low, implying significant challenges ahead.
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Most Americans Say Democracy Is Under Threat
Americans across the political spectrum believe democracy is under threat as partisan divisions deepen and politically motivated threats and attacks mount, a new poll found. Around three-quarters of Americans feel that U.S. divisiveness poses a “serious threat to democracy,” according to the NPR/PBS News/Marist poll released on Tuesday. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The survey, conducted from June 23 to 25 in the wake of U.S. airstrikes on I…
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