1 in 5 Republicans want Trump to call election invalid if he loses
Source: Axios
12 hours ago
Nearly one in five Republicans say that if Donald Trump loses the 2024 election, he should declare the results invalid and do whatever it takes to assume office, according to a new national survey.
Why it matters: The growing number of Republicans willing to shun democratic norms and possibly embrace violence comes as Trump continues to falsely claim the 2020 election was stolen from him and is saying the 2024 election is already rigged.
The survey from the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the Brookings Institution is the latest sign of how Trump's grievances and conspiracy theories have reshaped his party and whipped up its most disaffected, far-right elements.
Zoom in: Trump's falsehoods and what Democrats say is the threat he poses to democracy have even some Democrats questioning whether their party should accept a loss in the Nov. 5 election.
While 19% of Republicans say Trump should reject the election results if he loses, 12% of Democrats say Kamala Harris should do the same if she loses. Meanwhile, nearly 3 in 10 Republicans believe that true American patriots may have to resort to violence to save the country, compared with 16% of independents and 8% of Democrats.
What they're saying: "I've been doing this for 20 years, and these answers ... are keeping me up at night," Robert P. Jones, president and founder of PRRI, tells Axios.
Jones said those supporting the loser of the election doing whatever it takes to assume office are essentially endorsing a coup against the United States. "It's all pretty dark and worrisome," he said.
Read more: https://www.axios.com/2024/10/21/republicans-trump-declare-election-invalid
Link to PRRI PRESS RELEASE - Survey: One in Four Republican Trump Supporters Say That if Trump Loses the Election, He Should Declare Results Invalid and Do Whatever it Takes to Assume Office
Link to PRRI SURVEY - Challenges to Democracy: The 2024 Election in Focus
Ray Bruns
(4,476 posts)The difference this time is Joe Biden will still be president until January 20th.
Abnredleg
(745 posts)And Democrat is 28%.
It is important to note we are talking about 20% of 31% of the electorate. Any number above 0 is concerning but we are still talking fringe beliefs.
BoRaGard
(2,545 posts)According to their very own G.O.P. Bible, they will then rot in Hell for eternity.
Sounds evil to me, and all other decent, law-abiding citizens.
unblock
(54,028 posts)Hassin Bin Sober
(26,661 posts)Libosaurus
(1 post)It's a meaningless accusation which will only lead to more Republican gnashing of teeth.
KS Toronado
(19,233 posts)especially if TSF gives his loyal followers marching orders. And welcome to DU!
Prairie Gates
(2,513 posts)Good to know
BattleRow
(954 posts)The Donald Trump's...
OldBaldy1701E
(6,095 posts)One in five brain cells are telling me that we should shoot anyone who tries another coup attempt and arrest the party leadership in its entirety if one single person shot identifies as a rethug. Because that is what would have happened if the situation had been reversed.
But, that is just me.
lonely bird
(1,867 posts)Nothing more or less.
patphil
(6,837 posts)He's been saying that all along. Frankly, if he loses, his opinion is irrelevant.
If his base goes berserk, they'll be a lot of dead and wounded. But, I really don't think they're going to do that.
Even those brain dead cretins realize what happens to people who break the law to defend their loser.
Whining, pissing, and moaning will abound, and some individual acts of violence could follow, but the bulk of them aren't about to lose their jobs, houses, families, and freedom for Trump.
If Trump wins, it's a different story, and possibly a dangerous one.
BaronChocula
(2,416 posts)You're small
Take your bitchin' down the hall
But seriously, cultsayswhat?
bluestarone
(17,977 posts)Nothing new here!! 1/3 of rethugs are brain dead.
FakeNoose
(35,180 posts)So we'll continue with Joe Biden as our President and Kamala Harris as our VP. Is that what Chump wants?
mdbl
(5,353 posts)a year ago it would have been 4.5 out of 5
Jack Valentino
(854 posts)liberalgunwilltravel
(484 posts)I want one in five Republicans declared invalid, regardless of whether Trump wins or loses.
LiberalFighter
(53,340 posts)oasis
(51,462 posts)LogicFirst
(591 posts)barbtries
(29,588 posts)a very small portion of the population.
and it's moot. if the number was zero out of 10 he'd still claim the big lie. in his twisted mind he cannot win. plus the prison thing.
the fact that 4 out of 5 republicans are hoping he concedes when he loses is good news.
Skittles
(157,673 posts)they fucking ALL do
repukes DO.NOT.CARE. about the will of the people
BGRD
(6 posts)The headline on the story should be "4 out of 5 Republicans tell Trump to shut up if he loses."