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Demographic with highest change in sentiment on Brian Thompson's murder by mid-2025?
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Emerson College•UnitedHealthcare•Brian Thompson•Democrats•Republicans•Luigi Mangione•Thompson•New York City
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18-29 age group • 25%
30-49 age group • 25%
50+ age group • 25%
No significant change • 25%
Follow-up polls or surveys conducted by reputable organizations like Emerson College
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Emerson Poll: 41% of Young Voters Find UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's Killing by Luigi Mangione Acceptable
Dec 17, 2024, 08:30 PM
A recent Emerson College poll has revealed a striking divide among young voters on the acceptability of the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The survey found that 41% of voters aged 18-29 consider the killing acceptable, slightly more than the 40% who view it as unacceptable. This sentiment contrasts sharply with older demographics, where support for the killing drops significantly. The poll also highlighted a partisan split, with 22% of Democrats finding the killing acceptable compared to 12% of Republicans and 16% of independents. Overall, 68% of respondents rejected the killer's actions. Within the 18-29 age group, 24% found the killing somewhat acceptable, and 17% found it completely acceptable, while 19% remained neutral. Men were more likely to find the actions acceptable at 19%, compared to 14% of women. Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old, was arrested in connection with Thompson's murder, which occurred on December 4 in New York City. The incident has sparked widespread discussion and has been met with varied reactions, particularly among younger demographics online.
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More acceptable • 25%
Increased neutral stance • 25%
No change • 25%
Less acceptable • 25%
45-64 • 25%
30-44 • 25%
18-29 • 25%
65+ • 25%
Increased security for corporate executives • 25%
No significant change • 25%
Other • 25%
Increased demand for 3D-printed gun regulation • 25%
Other sentiment • 25%
Less acceptable • 25%
No change • 25%
More acceptable • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Democrats more accepting • 25%
No significant change • 25%
Republicans more accepting • 25%
Independents more accepting • 25%
Increased support for gun control • 25%
Other significant response • 25%
Increased distrust in insurers • 25%
No significant public response • 25%
Don't Know/No Opinion • 25%
Less Acceptable • 25%
More Acceptable • 25%
Unchanged • 25%
Shared Blame • 25%
Other Factors Blamed • 25%
Mangione Primarily Blamed • 25%
Insurance Companies Primarily Blamed • 25%