OnPolitics: Exclusive poll finds most Americans back Tennessee Three

Three-fourths of respondents – including more than 6 in 10 Republicans – say legislators have the right to peacefully protest at statehouses, poll finds.

Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Tue Apr 11 2023 Hi there, OnPolitics readers! An exclusive USA TODAY/Ipsos poll finds most Americans on the side of the two Tennessee lawmakers who were expelled from the state's legislature for protesting for tougher gun laws. The survey, conducted this past weekend, finds three-fourths of respondents – including more than 6 in 10 Republicans – say legislators have the right to peacefully protest at statehouses. Why it matters: The findings underscore the political risks for Republicans at odds with broader public opinion on the response to a spate of mass shootings, Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page writes, including one at a Nashville school on March 27 that killed three children and three adults. What else the poll said: • Fifty-one percent of those surveyed called the expulsions an anti-democratic abuse of power while 42% viewed the move as an appropriate way to discipline lawmakers. • Americans are split on whether a legislator who disrupts a hearing should be expelled, 49%-48%. 🏛️ More poll findings: Exclusive: Americans call Tennessee expulsions 'abuse of power,' back tougher gun laws 🏃‍♂️ In case you missed it: Expelled Tennessee lawmaker Justin Jones reappointed to state legislature 📨 Get newsletter in your inbox:  Don't miss our politics coverage. Sign up for OnPolitics. Gang of Eight receives access to Trump, Biden, Pence classified docs The "Gang of Eight" in Congress now has access to the classified documents found in the possession of Biden, Trump and Pence. READ MORE Advertisement Joe Biden and the Democrats pick Chicago to host 2024 convention Hosting the 2024 nominating convention in pro-union Chicago again demonstrates President Joe Biden's commitment to organized labor. READ MORE Trump says missing 'gold' golf club sent to Archives after Dems criticized him Donald Trump announced Monday he sent a missing "gold" golf club he received as a gift as president-elect to the National Archives. READ MORE `Totally illegal': Biden condemns Russia's detention of journalist President Biden hopes to speak with the family of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich who is being "wrongfully detained" by Russia. READ MORE Former Trump adviser worries guns, climate and abortion will help Democrats Former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway says Republicans have "some work" to do in appealing to younger voters on the issues of abortion, climate change and guns. READ MORE White House to invest $5B in COVID vaccines. Here's why we need new ones. Like Operation Warp Speed, Project NextGen will involve public-private collaborations to speed up the development of new COVID vaccines. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback