Americans Increasingly Believe Violence is Justified if the Other Side Wins

Posted on AllSides October 2nd, 2020
From The Left
OPINION

At the presidential debate this week, the Republican candidate voiced his concern about political violence—left-wing political violence. And the Democratic candidate likewise voiced concern about political violence—right-wing political violence.

They were both right.

Like a growing number of prominent American leaders and scholars, we are increasingly anxious that this country is headed toward the worst post-election crisis in a century and a half. Our biggest concern is that a disputed presidential election—especially if there are close contests in a few swing states, or if one candidate denounces the legitimacy of...

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https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/10/01/political-violence-424157

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