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Americans Divided on Democracy's Future as Elections Loom, Poll Reveals

A recent AP-NORC poll highlights a significant divide among Americans regarding the state of democracy and its future as elections approach.

The poll indicates that a majority of U.S. adults believe democracy is a critical issue on the ballot, yet there's a stark difference in perception about the nature of the threat it faces. Older adults, particularly those aged 45 and above, are more likely to view the election's outcome as extremely important for democracy's future compared to their younger counterparts. Additionally, many Democrats perceive former President Donald Trump as a continuing threat to democracy, especially after his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.

This division underscores the heightened stakes and differing perspectives on what is necessary to uphold democratic values in the United States.

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 @VoterIDBillyProgressive from Illinois  commented…2yrs2Y

It's alarming yet unsurprising that so many see our democracy at risk, especially with the shadow of 2020 still looming over our electoral processes.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In your opinion, is the perceived threat to democracy more about the people in power or the system itself?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If you could change one thing about how elections are conducted in the U.S. to strengthen democracy, what would it be?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you define a healthy democracy and do you believe the United States currently fits that definition?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Majority of Americans say democracy is on the ballot this fall but differ on threat, AP poll finds

https://bostonglobe.com

A new poll shows that most Americans believe this year’s presidential race will be crucial for the future of the country’s democracy.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Majority of US adults say democracy is on the ballot but they differ on the threat: poll

https://detroitnews.com

Many Democrats continue to view former President Donald Trump as a threat to democracy after he tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Majority of US adults say democracy is on the ballot but they differ on the threat: AP-NORC poll

https://chron.com

The poll also shows the stakes of democracy in the election are felt more by older adults rather than younger ones. About half of adults 45 and older say the outcome of the election is extremely important for the future of democracy, compared to about 4 in 10 adults under 45.

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