Philip BumpFeb 28, 2023

Last May, YouGov asked Americans if more extremism-linked murders were committed by the left or right. Republicans said left; Democrats right.

The reality? Way more on the right. Almost all, when you exclude radical Islamist actors and all in 2022. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/02/28/extremism-right-wing-deaths/

Analysis | Underrecognized: Extremist murders are usually from right-wing actors

Polling suggests that Americans see extremist murders through a partisan lens. But those deaths are largely one-sided.

The Washington Post
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It's not a surprise. We've all watched right-wing news outlets lie to their viewers for years now, stoking fears and swearing democrats are coming for their guns.

Mar 1, 2023 at 4:18amWeb