Demonstrators hold up placards as they protest following the announcement of a single indictment in the Breonna Taylor case, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on Sept. 24, 2020.As the decision in Kentucky to bring charges against only one of three police officers involved in the raid that killed Breonna Taylor sparks renewed protests nationwide, a new survey finds support has fallen for demonstrations against systemic racism.
The new poll finds the recent shift in opinion is pronounced among white Americans and Republicans, whose views on police violence and racial inequity in policing look closer to the way they did in 2015 after the high-profile police killings of several Black men. Just 35 percent of white Americans approve of the protests now, while 50 percent disapprove. In June, 53 percent approved, while 34 percent disapproved.
Hipelious, who is white, said his support for the protests soured when he saw violent unrest, arson and looting that marred the largely peaceful demonstrations following Floyd’s death. University of Michigan political scientist Christian Davenport said the nation has historically seen public support wane among white Americans for social justice movements — what he calls “compassion fatigue.”
Among Republicans, 75 percent say they disapprove of the protests, up from 56 percent in June. Just 9 percent approve, down from 29 percent then. And more Republicans now describe protests as mostly or all violent, 52 percent versus 36 percent. Among Democrats, 70 percent approve, and close to half describe them as mostly or all peaceful. Still, roughly as many describe them as a mix of both.
“If you’re a Trump supporter and you were also protesting, that could have influenced your opinion of the protests,” she said.
NBCBLK I find it's due to them seeing that protesting and rioting is the same.
NBCBLK There haven't been protests since May. We're witnessing what it was like to live in Germany in 1930's. No one pushed back against Nazis & they took power. Failing to stand against BlackLivesMatter & AntifaTerrorists will subjugate the population.
NBCBLK I’m part of the 44%.
NBCBLK Only 44%?
NBCBLK There should be no violence to anyone, period. Police are to protect & serve. Citizens should uphold the law, respect authority. We might have hope yet.
NBCBLK Peaceful protesting does not include rioting and looting. These are criminal offenses that should be dealt with in a criminal manner
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NBCBLK Hypothetical...there are no protest in response to police violence against black Americans. If there were almost everyone would approve.
NBCBLK 💩💩💩💩💩 More like 85 to 90% disagree with total lawlessness and destruction of private property, the destruction of our historical monuments.
NBCBLK The majority disapproves.
NBCBLK Tell protesters to wear masks covering their mouth AND nose, not just the mouth.
NBCBLK No 70% disapprove of violence against the police, 13% of the hypocrites paid by their interest in “getting away with it”Marxist wannabes, idiots
NBCBLK Anyone notice that 44% is just about the high mark for Trump support? This is a great example of lazy journalism
NBCBLK What is there stand on police brutality
NBCBLK The poll also found that 35% of White Americans approve of the protests now, while 50% disapprove. In June, 53% of White Americans approved of the protests while 34% disapproved.
NBCBLK Among Latinos, 31% approve, compared with 44% in June; 63% of Black Americans support the protests, down from 81%,
NBCBLK I don’t believe a words of this, we’re becoming more grounded in BLM !!!
NBCBLK WHY do they oppose legal, important protests? We have a Right and an obligation to watch, demonstrate and peacefully oppose any government that does not give us equal treatment under the law. 40% are trumpers, the other 4% don't understand the evil of racism, IMO
NBCBLK How can 56% of the country support American cities being burned to the ground?
NBCBLK It’s more than 44%. I can all but guarantee that
NBCBLK Bunch of misinformed people. The “Everyone Gets A Trophy” generation needs to learn that you don’t always win!! Just another reason to act out. When your criminal ex-boyfriend gets you shot by the po po!
NBCBLK Specially when you find out that she had a vehicle she lost and there was a dead body in the trunk. Plus was being watched for over two years distribution of drugs. That doesn’t mean she was a nice person just means that there’s more to the story. her boyfriend did shoot first
NBCBLK This is a media poll done by a news organization that dislikes Trump and is promoting a racist narrative if you want an objective poll you really need to go someplace else not one done by media
NBCBLK I approve of protests. I disapprove of rioting and looting.
NBCBLK 44% are White and benefiting from their privilege.
NBCBLK Those numbers would be a lot different if the anarchists had never shown up. I support peaceful protesters 100%, I support violence and destruction 0%.
NBCBLK Many of that group just plain supports violence against blacks.
NBCBLK *Riots in response to F all. Fixed it NBC.
NBCBLK And the alternative is ... just sit there and watch it happen over and over? Just let those Black Americans die, NBD. We’re watching TV here.
NBCBLK of those 'polled' what was their solution
NBCBLK 44% of Americans are total morons.
NBCBLK It’s higher than that.
NBCBLK They don't understand protests are American, but riots are not They are not the same thing.
NBCBLK Why does the media refuse to show the people who protest peacefully & respectfully. Go find people who are doing the right thing, those who have a lot to lose. I guess you only get ratings when you show the idiots who are destroying property.
NBCBLK My take is that the US will never achieve the cuspid of its creed that 'all Americans are created equal' until we deal and resolve the issue of Institutional Racism'!
NBCBLK Until the black population realizes that in your face harassment and teaming with left liberals who are anti-God and family is what disturbs white moderates this will continue to disapprove.
NBCBLK His name is Chris Beaty. He was a 38 year old former football standout at Indiana University. He was a prominent businessman in Indianapolis. He was MURDERED while saving two women from being mugged during the riots last weekend. Again, no suspects have been arrested. HE MATTERED
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NBCBLK registering and voting is a better method to change things
NBCBLK they usually turn into looting and rioting
NBCBLK Only 44%? WTF
NBCBLK I disapprove of riots.
NBCBLK 44% of the colonists disapproved of the Boston Tea Party and history tells us how this turned out.
NBCBLK Much higher fake news
NBCBLK now how many approved of the Civil Rights Marches of the 1960s? Probably less
NBCBLK The polls are crooked and so is this on. The number is much higher!
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NBCBLK You keep misspelling riots.
NBCBLK The biggest political election year virus hoax ever and biggest mask hoax ever black lives matter is a thug and terrorist support group
NBCBLK The Africans are going to protest forever they don't have jobs or anything else better to do.
NBCBLK 100% SICK OF IT
NBCBLK I would suspect that 99% disapprove of violence protests for any cause. This is really hurting the Democrat side.
NBCBLK How about a poll that differentiates between truly peaceful protests & the 'protests' full of cop haters, arsonists, looters & vandals? Then we'll see where normal people REALLY draw the line. If all cops R treated as bad cops, maybe it's time 2 treat ALL protesters as bad 2?
NBCBLK Ask how many oppose riots
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NBCBLK Hey, that means 56% of us support and agree with the protests. Once again you've proven that...You may not be the enemy of the people but you sure aren't our friend.
NBCBLK Disapprove of protests or violence,?
NBCBLK What is the racial make up in that 44%? Because this has been going on for so long by now every Black household in Amerikkka has been touched
NBCBLK So we have a summer of riots thanks to a fentanyl overdose by a career criminal, a girlfriend of a drug dealer who shoots at cops, and a wanted sex offender, who got shot reaching in a car for a knife. These idiots need better martyrs.
NBCBLK For those who are tired of this......so the F are we! It all stops when you get it through your skulls that BLACK LIVES MATTER!!! STOP KILLING US!!!
NBCBLK Basically the the Trump base 39% or so
NBCBLK Only 44%, you've got to be sh... me
NBCBLK Good thing we’re not asking for permission
NBCBLK I bet it would be 70-80% if everyone polled. Ameroare tired off these fools!
NBCBLK what new poll would that be ?
NBCBLK 56% of Americans approve of protests. (fixed it)
NBCBLK Does this same sample of Americans approve of police breaking into the home of an unarmed single woman nannounced, shooting her multiple times and leaving her unattended for 20 minutes until she dies.
NBCBLK Well, when the president is literally pushing the white supremacy narrative it’s pretty clear that a lot of people are going to come away without knowing the truth of the matter.
NBCBLK Funny how that lines up with Trump's numbers.
NBCBLK This tracks with tRump’s approval rating so....
NBCBLK No they disapprove of rioting, not protesting
NBCBLK We don’t care
NBCBLK Jesus used to walk in groups and testify declaring what was wrong with the current affairs of the world. Identify what the problem is with protesting in general? 🤔
NBCBLK *riots
NBCBLK This surprised you? Breonna Taylor is the only innocent among them all. The rest of them were Criminals, lifetime Criminals at that. Disobeying the Lawful orders of Police. They got what they Got. That doesn't mean Derek Chauvin , should be left off. Murder is still murder.
NBCBLK And they’re all Trump supporters. No surprise there.
NBCBLK Then do something instead of answering poll questions. STOP 🛑 KILLING WOULD BE A MIRACULOUS START🛑
NBCBLK I’m guessing the percentage is much higher than that. We’re not seeing protesting we’re seeing riots
NBCBLK So that means it's even higher than 44% Wow
NBCBLK People are waking up to the absurd BLM / Democrat Party narrative
NBCBLK the violence is working trump just needs to keep inciting more looting and we are golden
NBCBLK Funny, I didn't get polled for this
NBCBLK Geez, I wonder why?
NBCBLK This headline makes it seem like the majority approve. They don't.
NBCBLK It’s a helluva lot more than that...
NBCBLK What poll? Who's being polled? I've never been polled once in my entire life. 'New poll finds that 100% of Americans disapprove of polls.' See? I can do it too.
NBCBLK So the majority do approve
NBCBLK We must stop with the ugly, violent, and nightly protests and serve the community by getting out the vote, working to change laws, and protecting each other from the spread of COVID as well as protect our communities from looting and violence. BlackLivesMatter BreyonnaTaylor
NBCBLK Because they understand data.
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