Terrible
As in earlier @CBSNewsPoll @YouGovAmerica the large % of Rs who describe 1/6 attack as "patriotism" (51%) or "defending freedom" (59%) shows how deeply authoritarian attitudes have spread in party, which creates a long-term threat to democracy. But like earlier polls it also… https://t.co/6Sk6Ozftdu
— Ronald Brownstein (@RonBrownstein) January 6, 2024
In this poll, 26% of Rs describe 1/6 as an "insurrection," 27% say it was an attempt to overthrow the gov't, 40% call it an attempt to overturn the election & 34% oppose pardons for 1/6 rioters. A minority in Trump's GOP yes, but one that could make party's current path untenable https://t.co/BdBJ6RSM5q
— Ronald Brownstein (@RonBrownstein) January 6, 2024
A majority of Republicans say the events of January 6, 2021, were legitimate political discourse.
— Opinion Today (@OpinionToday) January 5, 2024
(@dhmontgomery @kathyfrankovic @YouGovAmerica)
More, via Opinion Today:https://t.co/Pi2t1ZSLma pic.twitter.com/7oTCWQnVGI
Sad! 