A new poll from NBCNews found that 80% of both Republicans and Democrats believe the opposing party poses a threat to America. See potential bias and similarities in reporting from NBCNews, WashTimes, and thehill:
from NBC News found that 80% of both Republican and Democratic voters believe the opposing party poses a threat to America, and fear of this threat is driving an increased interest in the upcoming midterm elections. Registered Independents polled slightly less polarized, with 54% believing Republicans are a threat to America, and 43% believing the same about Democrats. 57% responded that this midterm election season was more important than previous ones.
47% want Democrats to control Congress after the midterms elections, compared to 46% who want Republicans in control.Jeff Horwitt of Hart Research Associates, who conducted the poll, said that “many voters will be casting ballots with anger on their minds. We just don’t know which side will be angrier.” The wording of the question regarding threats to America asked if the respondent believed the opposing political party “poses a threat that, if not stopped, will destroy America as we know it.