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About three-quarters of Americans say democracy is under serious threat, according to a new poll from NPR, PBS News and Marist. A similar number also see politically motivated violence as a major problem. Ahead of the Independence Day holiday and the country's 249th birthday, three-quarters of Americans say democracy is under serious threat. That's according to a new poll from NPR, PBS News and Marist. A similar number also see politically motivated violence as a major problem. MARTIN: NPR political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro is here to talk about these results, as well as the general atmosphere around politics in this country right now.

Good morning, Domenico. MARTIN: So let's start with this question about the state of democracy. What did the poll ask, and what stood out to you about the answers? Americans across the political spectrum believe democracy is under threat as partisan divisions deepen and politically motivated threats and attacks mount, a new poll found. Around three-quarters of Americans feel that U.S. divisiveness poses a “serious threat to democracy,” according to the NPR/PBS News/Marist poll released on Tuesday.

The survey, conducted from June 23 to 25 in the wake of U.S. airstrikes on Iran and the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, found that 89% of Democrats, 80% of independents, and 57% of Republicans believe the future of democracy is threatened. The recent shootings may have been fresh in respondents’ minds: 73% called politically motivated violence a major problem in the U.S., compared to the 23% that called it a minor problem. Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were tragically killed in the attacks on June 14. Democratic state Sen.

John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were shot multiple times and hospitalized. A new study from the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University and Public Agenda finds that Americans are deeply concerned about the state of U.S. democracy and that growing divisions within the Republican Party deepen partisan divides over how the Constitution should guide presidential authority and the balance of power. The report draws from a national survey of 4,500 Americans, earlier polling, and three focus groups with Republican participants. It builds on prior SNF Agora research documenting Republican disagreement about the legitimacy of the 2020 election. It shows that these differences now extend to views of presidential power, constitutional limits, elections, and trust in government.

The research identifies three distinct groups within the Republican Party: "Americans share deep concern for our democracy, but we do not all have the same reasons," said Andrew Seligsohn, president of Public Agenda. "Republicans in particular are divided between those who support unfettered presidential power and those who believe checks and balances are essential to the integrity of our constitutional order. These differences represent a deep cleavage in the Republican Party with consequences for the future of American democracy." Across parties, most Americans express concern about U.S. democracy:

WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Most Americans believe that efforts to redraw U.S. House of Representatives districts to maximize partisan gains, like those under way in Texas and California, are bad for democracy, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found. More than half of respondents -- 57% -- said they feared that American democracy itself was in danger, a view held by eight in 10 Democrats and four in 10 in President Donald Trump's... The six-day survey of 4,446 U.S. adults, which closed on Monday, showed deep unease with the growing political divisions in Washington -- where Republicans control both chambers of Congress -- and state capitals. The poll found that 55% of respondents, including 71% of Democrats and 46% of Republicans, agreed that ongoing redistricting plans- such as those hatched by governors in Texas and California in a process known...

At Trump's urging, Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called a special session of the state legislature to redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, aiming to help Republicans defend... House majority. A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll reveals that nearly 73% of Americans believe democracy in the United States is at risk, citing political violence and deep partisan divisions as the main threats. The concern spans party lines, with 89% of Democrats, 57% of Republicans, and 80% of independents expressing worries about the stability of American democracy. The survey highlights a rare consensus amid a politically polarized nation. Confidence in political leaders remains low.

Only 43% of respondents approve of President Donald Trump’s administration, and approval ratings for Congress are even lower—27% among Democrats and 35% among Republicans. The survey also shows stark differences on immigration policy, with Republicans more likely to support deporting undocumented immigrants, even those working in critical industries. The poll indicates particular anxiety among white college-educated women and Baby Boomers, groups that express the highest concern over political violence. This unease is likely fueled by recent events marked by protests, threats, and escalating political tensions. Notably, 83% of Americans agree that presidents should obey court orders, reflecting ongoing debates about executive power during the Trump administration. Republicans and Democrats agree the most partisan arm of the other party presents a threat to democracy

WASHINGTON, DC — The latest Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service Battleground Civility Poll highlights that an alarming number of Americans across party lines share a deepening fear that our very system of... The poll, conducted by Republican pollsters from Tarrance Group and Democrat pollsters from Lake Research Partners, placed an emphasis on voter attitudes toward threats to democracy in the latest poll. 81% of respondents stated that they believe democracy in America is currently being threatened, 72% agreeing with that statement strongly. When asked specifically about people, organizations, or groups that present a threat to democracy, several figures stood as outliers with respondents saying they are an extremely or very serious threat to democracy. Those figures include Donald Trump (51%, 38% extremely serious), MAGA Republicans (49%, 34% extremely serious), major news organizations (47%, 24% extremely serious), and social media (43%, 23% extremely serious). “The faith of voters in our democracy has been shaken but there are reasons for hope,” said Mo Elleithee, Executive Director of the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service.

“If leaders will work to find common ground and seek out the best solutions, the roots are there to rebuild that lost confidence.” This Navigator Research report contains polling data on how Americans define democracy, terms Americans most associate with the idea of democracy, and the level of concern Americans have about threats to both democracy and... Nearly nine in ten Americans are concerned about threats to the Constitution (87 percent), among which over half are “very” concerned (53 percent). This includes 90 percent of Republicans (60 percent “very” concerned), 86 percent of Democrats (49 percent “very” concerned) and 80 percent of independents (40 percent “very” concerned). Americans over the age of 65 have higher levels of concern (94 percent) compared to those under the age of 35 (78 percent concern). Over four in five Americans are also concerned about threats to democracy (84 percent, including 48 percent who are “very” concerned), including 85 percent of Democrats (85 percent) and 83 percent of both independents...

Freedom, voting rights, fair and well-run elections, the Constitution, and the right to decide who represents you are the terms most associated with democracy, and each of these terms are more associated with the... Among a list of items, Americans associate the following most with democracy: “freedom” (90 percent), “Americans’ rights” (89 percent), “voting rights” (88 percent), the Constitution (88 percent), “the right to decide who represents you”... Across parties, “freedom” is one of the primary words associated with democracy (95 percent Democrats, 86 percent Republicans, 85 percent of independents). President Biden and Democrats are more trusted to handle democracy and protecting rights; however, Republicans are narrowly more trusted when it comes to protecting the Constitution. By an 8-point margin, more Americans trust Biden and Democrats to handle democracy (45 percent Biden/Democrats – 37 percent Republicans), including a trust advantage of 10 points among independents (32 percent Biden/Democrats – 22... Trust in Biden and Democrats over Republicans is highest among Black Americans (net +51), Asian-American Pacific Islanders (net +45), and Hispanic Americans (net +19), while the parties split evenly among white Americans (net -2;...

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