Nearly 8 in 10 voters say the US is in a 'political crisis'

The Brief

A new poll found that 79% of surveyed voters believe the U.S. is in a "political crisis" following the recent assassination of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk.

Voters across the political spectrum, at 93% of Democrats, 84% of independents and 60% of Republicans, agree that the country is in crisis.

Charlie Kirk's murder was just the latest assassination attempt in an increasingly intense American political environment.

WASHINGTON - A new Quinnipiac University national poll found that 79% of surveyed voters believe the United States is in a "political crisis" following the recent assassination of conservative firebrand and founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk.

The view is shared by voters across the political spectrum, with 93% of Democrats, 84% of independent