Most Americans wouldn't spend a day off disrupting the other party's rally

Sep 7–13, 2023 · n = 2,000 · MoE ±2.3%Source report ↗

Core finding

Nearly six-in-ten Americans (59%) disagree that they would gladly spend a day off disrupting a rally held by the opposing party, including 34% who strongly disagree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 7-13, 2023.

A quarter (25%) neither agree nor disagree, while 16% agree with the statement, including 7% who strongly agree.

Topline scale

Most Americans wouldn't spend a day off disrupting the other party's rally.

Think of the political party you most identify with. Now, indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: I'd gladly dedicate my day off to disrupt a rally organized by the opposing political party in my town.

Strongly disagree
33.6%
Neither agree nor disagree
25.0%
Disagree
25.0%
Agree
9.7%
Strongly agree
6.6%

n = 2,000 · Sep 7–13, 2023 · MoE ±2.3%

Net findings combine adjacent response options from the same scale.
ModeVerasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
PopulationUnited States adults
Field datesSep 7–13, 2023
Base (unweighted)2,000
Margin of error±2.3%
Module2023 APSA Omnibus Survey #2023-071
SponsorVerasight
Weight variableweight
Weighting targetsage, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

Sources

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    Think of the political party you most identify with. Now, indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: I'd gladly dedicate my day off to disrupt a rally organized by the opposing political party in my town.

    verasight-apsa-2023.tiiny.co

Cite this question

2023 APSA Omnibus Survey #2023-071, fielded September 7-13, 2023, N=2,000 United States adults, +/- 2.3%.