Dems More Likely to Think Celebrating Public Figure's Death Acceptable—Poll

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Dems More Likely to Think Celebrating Public Figure's Death Acceptable—Poll



A new poll shows a sharp partisan divide over reactions to political violence, with Democrats more likely than Republicans to say it is acceptable to celebrate the death of a public figure.

A YouGov poll conducted on September 11 among 2,623 adults found that 11 percent of Democrats said it is "always" or "usually" acceptable to celebrate the death of a public figure they oppose, compared to 6 percent of Republicans.

Meanwhile, 71 percent of Democrats and 89 percent of Republicans said it is "usually" or "always" unacceptable.

Overall, 9 percent of Americans say it is acceptable to celebrate such a death, while 78 percent said it is unacceptable.


But Peter Loge, director of the Project on Ethics in Political Communication at George Washington University, cautioned against reading too much into such findings. "Overwhelming majorities of Americans oppose political violence," he told Newsweek, adding that "people support a lot of things in the abstract they would never do."

He added: "People tend to tell pollsters what's on the top of their mind at the moment... Of course people have strong opinions about political violence in the hours after a political attack. Those opinions will fade and shift with time."

Loge stressed that leaders and media play a crucial role in shaping attitudes. "If people see that politics is full of hate and violence, they might believe that in order to go into politics you have to express rage and spew threats," he said.

"If political leaders across the political spectrum condemn political violence, support for political violence will drop. If political leaders say that political violence is acceptable, support for political violence might rise," Loge added. "That is why it is critical everyone condemn the killing of Mr. Kirk and condemn political violence....
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So Democrats are more likely to cheer political violence. That is no way to run a country.

 

[BartenderElite]

I mean, we're talking 11% to 6%. Either way, it's a pretty small representation of the overall group. When I saw the thread title, I expected a more dramatic contrast.

Still not acceptable, but these are small percentages for both party affiliations.

 

[Yakuda]

I mean, we're talking 11% to 6%. Either way, it's a pretty small representation of the overall group. When I saw the thread title, I expected a more dramatic contrast.

Still not acceptable, but these are small percentages for both party affiliations.

It's nearly double but you're right, still not acceptable. Maybe we can agree there should be zero tolerance for this shit.

 

[Ross Dolan]

It's nearly double but you're right, still not acceptable. Maybe we can agree there should be zero tolerance for this shit.

Zero tolerance sounds great, but the reality is that enforcing zero tolerance would lead to a problem even worse than "some" tolerance.

The thing I was wondering is: If the person shot to death recently (which prompted the survey) had been one of the innumerable Democrats that MAGA Republicans detest...would those figures be the same...or would they be reversed?

The fact that the survey was being taken while the MAGA element is going through all their bullshit right now...might accfount for the difference...RIGHT?

 

[Poor Richard Saunders]

It's nearly double but you're right, still not acceptable. Maybe we can agree there should be zero tolerance for this shit.

Dem and Rep are essentially tied since they results are within the margin of error.

Margin of error is 3.
Always Acceptable - Dem 4 - Rep 2
Usually Acceptable - Dem 7 - Rep 4

 

[Phantasmal]

Dems More Likely to Think Celebrating Public Figure's Death Acceptable—Poll



A new poll shows a sharp partisan divide over reactions to political violence, with Democrats more likely than Republicans to say it is acceptable to celebrate the death of a public figure.

A YouGov poll conducted on September 11 among 2,623 adults found that 11 percent of Democrats said it is "always" or "usually" acceptable to celebrate the death of a public figure they oppose, compared to 6 percent of Republicans.

Meanwhile, 71 percent of Democrats and 89 percent of Republicans said it is "usually" or "always" unacceptable.

Overall, 9 percent of Americans say it is acceptable to celebrate such a death, while 78 percent said it is unacceptable.


But Peter Loge, director of the Project on Ethics in Political Communication at George Washington University, cautioned against reading too much into such findings. "Overwhelming majorities of Americans oppose political violence," he told Newsweek, adding that "people support a lot of things in the abstract they would never do."

He added: "People tend to tell pollsters what's on the top of their mind at the moment... Of course people have strong opinions about political violence in the hours after a political attack. Those opinions will fade and shift with time."

Loge stressed that leaders and media play a crucial role in shaping attitudes. "If people see that politics is full of hate and violence, they might believe that in order to go into politics you have to express rage and spew threats," he said.

"If political leaders across the political spectrum condemn political violence, support for political violence will drop. If political leaders say that political violence is acceptable, support for political violence might rise," Loge added. "That is why it is critical everyone condemn the killing of Mr. Kirk and condemn political violence....
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So Democrats are more likely to cheer political violence. That is no way to run a country.

Political figure is a pretty general term, did Americans cheer when Saddam Hussein was killed? Did Americans cheer when Soleimani was killed?

Dem and Rep are essentially tied since they results are within the margin of error.

Margin of error is 3.
Always Acceptable - Dem 4 - Rep 2
Usually Acceptable - Dem 7 - Rep 4

Also, public figure is a board term, Saddam, Soleimani and Hamas leaders are public figures. How was the question framed and who were the polled thinking about when they answered.

 

[Yakuda]

Dem and Rep are essentially tied since they results are within the margin of error.

Margin of error is 3.
Always Acceptable - Dem 4 - Rep 2
Usually Acceptable - Dem 7 - Rep 4

Like I said 11% vs 6% nearly double.

 

[Cypress]

So Democrats are more likely to cheer political violence.

Your own article says this:

But Peter Loge, director of the Project on Ethics in Political Communication at George Washington University, cautioned against reading too much into such findings. "Overwhelming majorities of Americans oppose political violence," he told Newsweek, adding that "people support a lot of things in the abstract they would never do."​

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He added: "People tend to tell pollsters what's on the top of their mind at the moment... Of course people have strong opinions about political violence in the hours after a political attack. Those opinions will fade and shift with time."​

Assuming there is a typical margin of error of 3 percent in the poll, there is no statistically significant difference between 11 percent and 6 percent.

 

[Cypress]

Like I said 11% vs 6% nearly double.

I knew you didn't understand polls.

Assuming there is a typical margin of error of 3 percent in the poll, there is no statistically significant difference between 11 percent and 6 percent.

 

[christiefan915]

Political figure is a pretty general term, did Americans cheer when Saddam Hussein was killed? Did Americans cheer when Soleimani was killed?

Also, public figure is a board term, Saddam, Soleimani and Hamas leaders are public figures. How was the question framed and who were the polled thinking about when they answered.

I didn't celebrate Scalia's death but I didn't mourn, either.

 

[Yakuda]

I knew you didn't understand polls.

Assuming there is a typical margin of error of 3 percent in the poll, there is no statistically significant difference between 11 percent and 6 percent.

No I understand statistics which are like a street light pole to a drunk. It might support him and keep him.from.fslling down but the light don't help see anything more clearly.

Raw numbers tell the real story, 286 of the respondents are evil violent leftist pricks while 157 are right wing evil violent pricks. Those are real.people spewing real hatred

 

[Poor Richard Saunders]

Like I said 11% vs 6% nearly double.

It seems you don't understand how polling errors work.

 

[Nordberg]

Dems More Likely to Think Celebrating Public Figure's Death Acceptable—Poll



A new poll shows a sharp partisan divide over reactions to political violence, with Democrats more likely than Republicans to say it is acceptable to celebrate the death of a public figure.

A YouGov poll conducted on September 11 among 2,623 adults found that 11 percent of Democrats said it is "always" or "usually" acceptable to celebrate the death of a public figure they oppose, compared to 6 percent of Republicans.

Meanwhile, 71 percent of Democrats and 89 percent of Republicans said it is "usually" or "always" unacceptable.

Overall, 9 percent of Americans say it is acceptable to celebrate such a death, while 78 percent said it is unacceptable.


But Peter Loge, director of the Project on Ethics in Political Communication at George Washington University, cautioned against reading too much into such findings. "Overwhelming majorities of Americans oppose political violence," he told Newsweek, adding that "people support a lot of things in the abstract they would never do."

He added: "People tend to tell pollsters what's on the top of their mind at the moment... Of course people have strong opinions about political violence in the hours after a political attack. Those opinions will fade and shift with time."

Loge stressed that leaders and media play a crucial role in shaping attitudes. "If people see that politics is full of hate and violence, they might believe that in order to go into politics you have to express rage and spew threats," he said.

"If political leaders across the political spectrum condemn political violence, support for political violence will drop. If political leaders say that political violence is acceptable, support for political violence might rise," Loge added. "That is why it is critical everyone condemn the killing of Mr. Kirk and condemn political violence....
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So Democrats are more likely to cheer political violence. That is no way to run a country.

Do you make this shit up? In fact, appreciation for life is a left-wing characteristic. We are more live and let live than the right, They demand obedience.

 

[Hume]

Dems More Likely to Think Celebrating Public Figure's Death Acceptable—Poll



A new poll shows a sharp partisan divide over reactions to political violence, with Democrats more likely than Republicans to say it is acceptable to celebrate the death of a public figure.

A YouGov poll conducted on September 11 among 2,623 adults found that 11 percent of Democrats said it is "always" or "usually" acceptable to celebrate the death of a public figure they oppose, compared to 6 percent of Republicans.

Meanwhile, 71 percent of Democrats and 89 percent of Republicans said it is "usually" or "always" unacceptable.

Overall, 9 percent of Americans say it is acceptable to celebrate such a death, while 78 percent said it is unacceptable.


But Peter Loge, director of the Project on Ethics in Political Communication at George Washington University, cautioned against reading too much into such findings. "Overwhelming majorities of Americans oppose political violence," he told Newsweek, adding that "people support a lot of things in the abstract they would never do."

He added: "People tend to tell pollsters what's on the top of their mind at the moment... Of course people have strong opinions about political violence in the hours after a political attack. Those opinions will fade and shift with time."

Loge stressed that leaders and media play a crucial role in shaping attitudes. "If people see that politics is full of hate and violence, they might believe that in order to go into politics you have to express rage and spew threats," he said.

"If political leaders across the political spectrum condemn political violence, support for political violence will drop. If political leaders say that political violence is acceptable, support for political violence might rise," Loge added. "That is why it is critical everyone condemn the killing of Mr. Kirk and condemn political violence....
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So Democrats are more likely to cheer political violence. That is no way to run a country.

Chalie Kirk was a hate filled fascist.

 

[Cypress]

Raw numbers tell the real story!

That's not the way statistical probability works.

 

[Jarod]

Dems More Likely to Think Celebrating Public Figure's Death Acceptable—Poll



A new poll shows a sharp partisan divide over reactions to political violence, with Democrats more likely than Republicans to say it is acceptable to celebrate the death of a public figure.

A YouGov poll conducted on September 11 among 2,623 adults found that 11 percent of Democrats said it is "always" or "usually" acceptable to celebrate the death of a public figure they oppose, compared to 6 percent of Republicans.

Meanwhile, 71 percent of Democrats and 89 percent of Republicans said it is "usually" or "always" unacceptable.

Overall, 9 percent of Americans say it is acceptable to celebrate such a death, while 78 percent said it is unacceptable.


But Peter Loge, director of the Project on Ethics in Political Communication at George Washington University, cautioned against reading too much into such findings. "Overwhelming majorities of Americans oppose political violence," he told Newsweek, adding that "people support a lot of things in the abstract they would never do."

He added: "People tend to tell pollsters what's on the top of their mind at the moment... Of course people have strong opinions about political violence in the hours after a political attack. Those opinions will fade and shift with time."

Loge stressed that leaders and media play a crucial role in shaping attitudes. "If people see that politics is full of hate and violence, they might believe that in order to go into politics you have to express rage and spew threats," he said.

"If political leaders across the political spectrum condemn political violence, support for political violence will drop. If political leaders say that political violence is acceptable, support for political violence might rise," Loge added. "That is why it is critical everyone condemn the killing of Mr. Kirk and condemn political violence....
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So Democrats are more likely to cheer political violence. That is no way to run a country.

Its not acceptable to me, but it should be legal.