It’s no secret that our country is more divided today than it has been since probably the time of the Civil War. Because of that fact, many Americans have expressed intense fears when it comes to the stability of the nation, especially as election day rapidly approaches. At the time of this writing we’re only a week out from the big day and people are scared of what might come along after it’s all over.
A brand new poll from Scripps News/Ipsos has revealed that over 60 percent of Americans believe that on Election Day or after it, it is “somewhat” or “very likely” we’ll see some form of violence in the streets. Let’s hope those fears and anxieties do not find away into reality.
According to Prophecy News Watch, “With 70% of Democrats and 59% of Republicans expecting unrest, and particularly high concerns among battleground state voters like Wisconsin (72%), the specter of post-election violence looms large. Conservative Americans, in particular, see these threats not as isolated incidents but as part of a broader erosion of public trust caused by political overreach, biased media narratives, and what they perceive as insecure election practices.”
These concerns have been exacerbated by unprecedented legal and political attacks on former President Donald Trump, with attempts to prosecute him and even disqualify him from the ballot in some states. Many Republicans view these efforts as a form of political warfare aimed at disenfranchising millions of Trump supporters by preventing them from casting their votes for the candidate of their choice.
One of the biggest concern for folks about the election is cheating and fraud. The poll stated that over 40 percent of Republican participants in the survey believe that if their candidate loses, it would likely be because of widespread fraud. Conservatives have a persistent fear concerning the integrity of the election system and whether or not it’s free and fair. This has led to a call for reform in many GOP-led states across the nation.
For many conservative Americans, traditional in-person voting remains the most reliable method. Only about one-third of Republicans and less than half of Independents expressed confidence in the security of ballot drop boxes, while trust in mail-in voting is only slightly higher (38% among Republicans and 51% among Independents). These low levels of confidence in alternative voting methods are not seen as unwarranted skepticism by Republicans; rather, they are considered logical reactions to irregularities observed in past elections, such as delayed counts and reports of lost or mishandled ballots.
To address these concerns, conservative-led states have passed legislation to tighten voting regulations, including requiring voter ID, reducing reliance on mail-in ballots, and implementing stricter oversight of ballot drop boxes. While these efforts are often characterized by Democrats as voter suppression, conservatives argue that they are necessary to protect the integrity of the electoral process.
The media is also having a major impact on how folks in the country view the issue of election integrity and whether or not we’ll see post-election violence and vandalism. There are many Republicans who feel the legacy networks and publications, which mainly lean to the left, will disproportionately amplify accusations against conservative individuals while essentially ignoring those on the left.
“The Scripps News/Ipsos poll indicates that a large majority of Americans, including 77% of Republicans and 85% of Democrats, are willing to accept election results, even if their preferred candidate loses, as long as legal challenges are fairly pursued and court rulings respected. However, many Republicans remain deeply concerned about what they see as the political weaponization of the judiciary. Conservative voters argue that the recent legal battles facing Trump — especially in battleground states like Georgia — are part of a calculated attempt to undermine his 2024 campaign,” the report explained.
Many conservatives consider “lawfare” not only a threat to the presidential campaign of Trump, but also to the entire democratic process. Imagine lawsuits being weaponized against certain candidates to block them from being put on ballots, thus limiting the ability of the general public to make their voices heard through voting and choose candidates for themselves.
We need to remain the party of law and order. Do not allow the fear mongering of the media or of leftists on social media drive you away from the polls on Election Day. This is far too important to just sit out.
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