Within each party, there are relatively modest differences in whether elected officials should avoid heated language

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January 31, 2024

Most Americans say elected officials should avoid heated or aggressive speech

Within each party, there are relatively modest differences in whether elected officials should avoid heated language

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Within each party, there are relatively modest differences in whether elected officials should avoid heated language

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Most Americans say elected officials should avoid heated or aggressive speech
Majorities in both parties – though more Democrats than Republicans – say elected officials should avoid heated or aggressive language
No difference in views of how ‘political candidates’ versus ‘elected officials’ should approach heated language

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