Political Violence on the Rise

On this week’s Poll Hub:

After the recent shooting tied to the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, we take a step back to look at how Americans are responding to the broader issue of political violence. New polling shows widespread concern that this type of violence is on the rise, but also a growing willingness among some to see it as justified in certain situations. We unpack what’s behind this shift, including generational divides, rising polarization, and how today’s political rhetoric may be shaping the way people think about conflict and accountability.

We also explore how public opinion around energy is becoming more complicated. While many Americans say they support expanding cleaner energy sources, those views are far from uniform and often shift depending on how the issue is framed. When questions turn to tradeoffs and affordability, support can become more uncertain. Additionally, political polarization seems to play an even larger role in this issue now. We break down how these mixed attitudes highlight a broader tension between long-term environmental goals and short-term practical concerns.

Finally, our fun fact has us debating whether range anxiety is enough to keep people from buying an EV, or whether hybrids are a safer compromise.

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