Most Americans Believe a Political Candidate Will Be Assassinated in the Coming Years Per Stunning New Poll
https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/most-americans-believe-a-political-candidate-will-be-assassinated-in-the-coming-years-per-stunning-new-poll/
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Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip · 25 pts · 300d
Given that violent right already killed a Democratic politician this year, attempted to kill another, plotted the kidnapping of a third, and even went after several of their own, this is not surprising
Feyd@programming.dev · 4 pts · 300d
Yeah exactly... Anyone who didn't expect more is delusional
Nualkris@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 300d
Will?!?! How about 'was recently'?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_shootings_of_Minnesota_legislators
Zorque@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 300d
I guess sitting politicians aren't technically "candidates".
Grimy@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 300d
Beliefs a strong word. I think most are hoping.
SpicyLengthiness@lemmy.ca · 5 pts · 300d
I mean, hopefully.
frustrated_phagocytosis@fedia.io · 4 pts · 300d
The thought gives me hope for the future
FenderStratocaster@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 300d
Don't start no shit, won't be no shit.
FenderStratocaster@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 300d
lurch@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 300d
"stunning"
shalafi@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 300d
Yes, those numbers would have been shocking a decade ago.
WhatGodIsMadeOf@feddit.org · 2 pts · 300d
And it will be done by the political party they are affiliated with in order to get the next puppet in place.