NEWS AND OPINION:
An indication of the instances, maybe: Gun homeowners within the United States proceed to quote “protection” as the most important purpose they’ve a gun, in accordance with a brand new Pew Research Center ballot which reveals that 32% of Americans say they personally personal a gun.
Political persuasion performs a job.
“About half of conservative Republicans (51%) say they own a gun. That compares with 38% of moderate and liberal Republicans, 24% of conservative and moderate Democrats, and 16% of liberal Democrats,” an evaluation of the findings mentioned.
“While a sizable majority of gun owners (71%) say they enjoy having a gun, an even larger share (81%) say they feel safer owning a gun,” the evaluation famous.
The survey discovered that 72% of householders advise that “protection” is their main motivation — and it surpasses the shares of gun homeowners who cite different causes for gun possession — akin to use in searching, fishing, sports-shooting or to fulfill a job requirement.
“Gun ownership is far more common among residents of rural areas (47%) than among people living in suburbs (30%) or urban areas (20%). Republicans and Republican-leaning independents (45%) are far more likely than Democrats and Democratic leaners (20%) to report owning a gun,” the findings continued.
Meanwhile, simply 12% of the gun homeowners mentioned they had been frightened about having a gun within the residence.
“About half of Americans who don’t personal a gun say they might by no means see themselves proudly owning one (52%) whereas almost as many might think about themselves as gun homeowners sooner or later (47%).
The sentiments are sophisticated although.
“A majority of Americans (61%) say it is too easy to legally obtain a gun in this country, while 30% say the ease of legally obtaining a gun is about right; 9% say it is too hard,” the evaluation famous.
The ballot of 5,115 U.S. adults was performed June 5-11 and launched Thursday.
THE DESANTIS FORMULA
The Republican presidential debate looms giant on the calendar this week whether or not former President Donald Trump is on the stage or not. All the candidates have fastidiously calibrated their public messages, together with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — who has revealed what he’ll emphasize in the course of the large bout.
“I think the most important thing is to deliver the message that our country is in decline across a variety of fronts — including the economy, military, and our culture. And the reason I’m running for president is to reverse this decline and get this country on a better path going forward. And that’s autonomy, border, energy, national security — all these things that I’m sure we’ll talk about in the debate,” Mr. De Santis instructed “Good Morning, New Hampshire,” a each day radio program on WASR, situated in Wolfeboro.
“But part of the reason people know that I’m the guy who can beat President Biden and actually get this all done, is because I did it in Florida. Most people who run for office over-promise and under-deliver. I made bold commitments to the people. And I actually not only met the commitments, I over-delivered on my promises, and have been able to win a landslide victory in a state that’s been very competitive,” Mr. DeSantis continued.
“So that’s a formula that we can take nationally. And Republicans need to win again. We’ve developed a culture of losing in this party. We can turn it around, but the time for excuses is over. We’re either going to get it done in 2024, or we’re going to have a lot of problems in this country over the next four years,” he predicted.
DEBATE MANIA
The Republican debate is giving the press tons to do throughout an August week, usually a fairly sleepy time of the 12 months.
Here’s only a few titles of be aware from the final 48 hours: “What Trump’s debate stunt says to Republican voters” (The New York Times); “Do debates matter in the GOP primary? They might be the only things that do” (Politico); “Kari Lake praises Trump for master-level trolling debate plan” (Newsweek); “GOP candidates prepare for first debate with or without Trump” (CNN); and “Fox News’ debate could put Trump’s GOP opponents in a minefield, moderator Martha MacCallum says” (Vanity Fair).
ON THE RADAR
Major public occasions centered on religion haven’t passed by the wayside. Consider the upcoming “PrayVoteStand Summit” scheduled for mid-September at a outstanding resort within the nation’s capital. The occasion has been organized by the Family Research Council and boasts a big program.
Among the numerous confirmed audio system who will share their ideas and concepts on the summit: Sen. Josh Hawley, Missouri Republican; Rep. Mary Miller, Illinois Republican; Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis; former President Donald Trump; all-American swimmer Riley Gaines; and Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council itself — simply to call a number of.
The three-day occasion will embrace a “prayer tour” of Washington aboard a double-decker bus. Participants will actually cease and pray at important authorities buildings and church buildings within the nation’s capital, in accordance with advance planning notes.
Daily classes will cowl, among the many many subjects, “restoring faith in America,” and “equipping America for Christ.”
The large gathering concludes with the Family Research Council’s “40th Anniversary Faith, Family & Freedom Gala Dinner,” staged in a grand ballroom and thought of “black-tie optional.”
Find the group itself at FRC.org, and the hyperlink to the occasion at PrayVoteStand.org.
POLL DU JOUR
• 58% of registered U.S. voters say they’re “extremely interested” within the 2024 presidential election; 64% of Republicans, 60% of Democrats and 37% of independents agree.
• 58% of males and 58% of girls additionally agree.
• 21% of voters general say they’re “very interested” within the election; 20% of Republicans, 22% of Democrats and 22% of independents agree.
• 22% of males and 20% of girls additionally agree.
• 17% general say they’re “somewhat interested” within the election; 15% of Republicans, 14% of Democrats and 28% of independents agree.
• 17% of males and 17% of girls additionally agree.
• 4% general say they’re “not at all interested” within the election; 1% of Republicans, 3% of Democrats and 13% of independents agree.
• 3% of males and 4% of girls additionally agree.
SOURCE: A Fox News ballot of 1,005 registered U.S. voters performed Aug. 11-14.
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