We are in the home stretch now, folks, and everyone’s wondering who the next President of the United States will be. However, it appears there is something else on the American people’s minds: What happens after the outcome is decided.
A new Scripps/Ipsos poll shows that the majority of Americans are concerned about political violence after the election.
Most Americans expect violence following Election Day but remain confident their vote will be counted accurately and are willing to accept the results of the presidential race, a new Scripps News/Ipsos poll found.
The survey of 1,000 Americans finds bipartisan concerns over unrest after Nov. 5. Overall, 62% of respondents – including 70% of Democrats and 59% of Republicans – say violence related to the election is “somewhat“ or “very likely.”
And among respondents in the key battleground state…