On this week’s Poll Hub: Following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, we're looking at rising concerns about political violence in the United States and what recent polling reveals about how Americans view it. While large majorities say politically motivated violence is increasing, a growing share also believes it may be justified under certain circumstances. Next, we turn to how Americans are thinking about renewable energy today. While support for sources like wind and solar remains strong overall, it has declined in recent years and become more divided along political lines. At the same time, opinions shift when it comes to cost, reliability, and local impact, revealing a growing gap between broad support in theory and hesitation in practice. And, lastly, we continue with this topic by discussing the growing debate of hybrid vs electric vs gas powered cars.
On this week’s Poll Hub:
After the recent shooting tied to the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, we take a step back to look at how Americans are responding to the broader issue of political violence. New polling shows widespread concern that this type of violence is on the rise, but also a growing willingness among some to see it as justified in certain situations. We unpack what’s behind this shift, including generational divides, rising polarization, and how today’s political rhetoric may be shaping the way people think about conflict and accountability.
We also explore how public opinion around energy is becoming more complicated. While many Americans say they support expanding cleaner energy sources, those views are far from uniform and often shift depending on how the issue is framed. When questions turn to tradeoffs and affordability, support can become more uncertain. Additionally, political polarization seems to play an even larger role in this issue now. We break down how these mixed attitudes highlight a broader tension between long-term environmental goals and short-term practical concerns.
Finally, our fun fact has us debating whether range anxiety is enough to keep people from buying an EV, or whether hybrids are a safer compromise.