Liberals want Democrats to reject Trump's election victory: Poll
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A Rasmussen poll reveals that a majority of liberals desire Democratic members of Congress to reject certifying election results in favor of Trump, while 35% of all voters support this stance, though the majority of voters oppose it.
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Vendors sell merchandise before Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Rome Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Results from a survey conducted by a Rasmussen poll revealed that the majority of liberals expressed a desire for Democratic members of the US Congress to refuse to certify the election results if Trump wins.
The poll which surveyed 912 American voters found that 57% of Democrats voiced such a desire, while 35% of total voters support the refusal to certify results in favor of Trump.
However, the poll also indicates that a majority of voters, comprising 55%, oppose such a move, with 44% strongly opposing it.
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According to results, 42.1% of potential voters hold a favorable view of Trump, compared to only 35.9% measured in December 2022.
This marks Trump's highest rating since April 22, 2022. At the time, only 45.8% of potential voters viewed him favorably.
