Most Americans reject political violence, but support can vary sharply by party

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Republicans and conservatives are more likely than Democrats or liberals to justify political violence in 17 surveyed situations, according to a study published in PLOS One by Garen J.

Wintemute of the University of California, Davis, and colleagues.

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  • Republicans and conservatives are more likely than Democrats or liberals to justify political violence in 17 surveyed situations, according to a study published in PLOS One by Garen J.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:24 UTC.

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