The best antidote for hot takes is hard data, and the latest Daily Kos/Civiqs poll is here with your cure. This survey of 1,390 registered voters was conducted online from Jan. 22-25 and reveals that 51% of Americans think right-wing militias like the Oath Keepers pose a threat to the U.S. government (41% significant, 10% somewhat). Just 35% of Americans do not think these groups are a threat.
While most Americans see right-wing militias as dangerous, concern about groups like the Oath Keepers breaks strongly across party lines. While 41% of all Americans think right-wing militias are a significant threat, only 4% of Republicans believe this; 67% of Republicans think right-wing militias are not a threat to the U.S. government.
Other noteworthy findings in this month’s poll include:
Additional issues surveyed include the local school boards removing books from classrooms and libraries; COVID-19 vaccination; support for President Biden and former President Trump; and viewership of Fox News, Newsmax, One American News Network, and MSNBC.
This poll’s results highlight Americans’ understanding of the major threat posed by right-wing militias—a threat they clearly demonstrated in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Civiqs is an award-winning survey research firm that conducts scientific public opinion polls on the internet through its nationally representative online survey panel. Founded in 2013, Civiqs specializes in political and public policy polling. Results from Civiqs’ daily tracking polls can be found online at civiqs.com.
While most Americans see right-wing militias as dangerous, concern about groups like the Oath Keepers breaks strongly across party lines. While 41% of all Americans think right-wing militias are a significant threat, only 4% of Republicans believe this; 67% of Republicans think right-wing militias are not a threat to the U.S. government.
Other noteworthy findings in this month’s poll include:
- Most Americans (51%) think politicians should say whether or not they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
- 54% approve of the Biden administration’s plan to distribute free N95 masks at pharmacies and community centers; 5% believe the plan doesn’t go far enough.
- 51% approve of the Biden administration’s plan to send four free COVID-19 tests to households that request them; 9% believe this doesn’t go far enough.
- A plurality (48%) of Americans support eliminating the Senate filibuster (35%) or significantly reforming it (13%).
- Another 43% of Americans—mainly Republicans—want to keep the Senate filibuster as is.
Additional issues surveyed include the local school boards removing books from classrooms and libraries; COVID-19 vaccination; support for President Biden and former President Trump; and viewership of Fox News, Newsmax, One American News Network, and MSNBC.
This poll’s results highlight Americans’ understanding of the major threat posed by right-wing militias—a threat they clearly demonstrated in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Civiqs is an award-winning survey research firm that conducts scientific public opinion polls on the internet through its nationally representative online survey panel. Founded in 2013, Civiqs specializes in political and public policy polling. Results from Civiqs’ daily tracking polls can be found online at civiqs.com.