Table 1 Expectations of and perceived need for civil war in the United States
Query and response | Unweighted n | Weighted % (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
Which of the following comes closer to your view of what a second civil war might look like?* | ||
Like an insurgency or guerrilla war, with small groups attacking specific targets or people | 8171 | 83.1 (82.0, 84.3) |
Like the first Civil War in the United States, with opposing armies and large battles | 753 | 11.1 (10.1, 12.1) |
Refused | 461 | 5.7 (5.1, 6.4) |
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?† | ||
In the next few years, there will be civil war in the United States | ||
Do not agree | 6167 | 63.2 (61.9, 64.6) |
Somewhat agree | 2576 | 28.3 (27.1, 29.6) |
Strongly or very strongly agree | 480 | 5.7 (5.1, 6.4) |
Refused | 162 | 2.7 (2.2, 3.2) |
The United States needs a civil war to set things right | ||
Do not agree | 8096 | 84.5 (83.4, 85.5) |
Somewhat agree | 851 | 9.4 (8.6, 10.3) |
Strongly or very strongly agree | 297 | 3.8 (3.2, 4.4) |
Refused | 141 | 2.3 (1.9, 2.8) |