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Emerson College conducts follow-up poll on violence acceptability by mid-2025?
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Emerson Poll: 41% of Young Voters Find Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Acceptable, 40% Unacceptable
Dec 17, 2024, 08:20 PM
A recent Emerson College poll reveals that 41% of Americans aged 18 to 29 consider the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson acceptable, while 40% deem it unacceptable. The poll indicates a notable divide in perceptions among young voters, with 24% finding the act 'somewhat acceptable' and 17% 'completely acceptable.' In contrast, 68% of all respondents across demographics find the actions of the killer unacceptable. The poll also highlights that 22% of Democrats, 16% of independents, and 12% of Republicans in this age group view the killing as acceptable. The findings suggest a concerning trend among younger voters regarding the normalization of violence in political discourse.
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