1 in 5 Republicans want Trump to call election invalid if he loses

[BumRushDaShow]

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

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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]

1. He's going to do that anyway.

The difference this time is Joe Biden will still be president until January 20th.

[Abnredleg]

2. Keep in mind GOP self identification is 31%

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]

3. G.O.P. demanding repubes BEAR FALSE WITNESS

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]

4. Only 19% of republicans? I would have guess double that, at the bare minimum.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

14. Right? 20% is way low.

[Libosaurus]

5. I hope Republicans do call the election invalid when Harris beats Trump.

It's a meaningless accusation which will only lead to more Republican gnashing of teeth.

[KS Toronado]

11. Will lead to bloodshed somewhere

especially if TSF gives his loyal followers marching orders. And welcome to DU!

[marble falls]

29. Not me. I want to them to accept a defeat the same way we do, peacefully. I do not want to deal with them ...

... in the streets (I will if I have to) I do not want to be them.

[Marthe48]

31. Welcome to DU

[LetMyPeopleVote]

33. Welcome to DU

[Lulu KC]

35. Let's just hope it's just teeth n/t

[Prairie Gates]

6. So 80% want him to go the fuck away should he lose?

Good to know

[BattleRow]

22. We ALL have the D T s

The Donald Trump's...

[OldBaldy1701E]

7. That's okay.

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]

8. Anti-American

Nothing more or less.

[patphil]

9. If he loses, he's fully expected to call the election invalid.

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]

10. Call, call

You're small
Take your bitchin' down the hall

But seriously, cultsayswhat?

[bluestarone]

12. These assholes number has always been between 20 and 30 %

Nothing new here!! 1/3 of rethugs are brain dead.

[FakeNoose]

13. If he calls it "invalid" it means that nobody wins, including NO Repuke winners

So we'll continue with Joe Biden as our President and Kamala Harris as our VP. Is that what Chump wants?

[mdbl]

15. Well that's progress

a year ago it would have been 4.5 out of 5

[Deminpenn]

25. +1

nt

[Jack Valentino]

16. ONLY 19% seems like an improvement...!

[liberalgunwilltravel]

17. I want to declare

I want one in five Republicans declared invalid, regardless of whether Trump wins or loses.

[LiberalFighter]

18. Have to wonder what they teach in high school civics class?

[oasis]

19. Deplorable scum. Hilllary's description fell short.

[LogicFirst]

20. Doesn't that mean 80% disagree? Why not report on the 4 out of 5?

[barbtries]

21. that's not all that many. 20% of republicans who will vote for TCFSF.

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]

23. bullshit

they fucking ALL do

repukes DO.NOT.CARE. about the will of the people

[BGRD]

24. The Headline

The headline on the story should be "4 out of 5 Republicans tell Trump to shut up if he loses."

[bucolic_frolic]

26. Election interference

Polling of fantasy outcomes should be irrelevant if not illegal.

[ramedy]

27. So what?

Who gives a fuck what he declares “invalid”? He’s a loser. He can declare the election invalid all day long and it won’t change the fact that he’s a loser.

Trump can go fuck himself.

What a stupid article.

[BumRushDaShow]

28. Feel free to trash the thread

[AltairIV]

30. Serious question.

At what point do we declare that these words and actions present a " Clear and Present Danger" to the Unites States and take action in some form to remove (containing the threat only postpones the problem) to remove the threat? Serious question.

[BumRushDaShow]

32. Serious answer.

For some reason, there is an increasing desire on DU to go "extra-judicial" and that is the path to fascism as that is what the other side wants.

So there needs to be more engagement with the citizenry itself. We need to make sure they vote for SANE candidates in EVERY election, and NOT just every 2 years or 4 years, which often misses the elections of their state/local officials during those "off years", where many might have nefarious plans.

[Old Crank]

34. How would a private citizen

declaring the election invalid mean anything? I'm not sure why even his supporters would beable to explain that.

[muriel_volestrangler]

36. 4 out of 5 Republicans won't murmur when he does

3 out of 5 will loudly support him about it, even if they're not suggesting it now.