Scripps News/Ipsos poll: Americans are bracing for violence but prepared to accept election results

The Scripps News Ipsos poll reveals that while most Americans are confident their votes will be counted accurately, there is significant concern about potential violence following the election. This concern is shared across party lines, with a notable percentage of respondents open to using the military to prevent violence. Despite these anxieties, a majority of respondents from both parties are willing to accept the election results, even if their candidate loses. The discussion also touches on the public's fatigue with election ads and the desire for a return to normalcy.

What percentage of respondents expressed concern about violence after Election Day?

• 50%

• 78%

• 62%

• 45%

Which political figure suggested using the military to deal with 'the enemy from within'?

• Joe Biden

• Mike Pence

• Kamala Harris

• Donald Trump

What percentage of respondents are willing to accept the election results if their candidate loses?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 80%

What is the general sentiment of the public regarding the end of the election period?

• Excitement for more political ads

• Anxiety about ongoing violence

• Indifference towards the election outcome

• Readiness for the election to be over

What is a common feeling among people in battleground states like Georgia and Michigan?

• Desire for more campaign events

• Fatigue from political communications

• Indifference towards the election

• Excitement about political ads