Most Americans Sympathize <br />With Current Protests, Poll Finds Just over 1,000 people participated <br />in a recent online survey <br />from Reuters/Ipsos. Results show that 64 percent <br />have sympathy for protesters, <br />while 27 percent do not. More than half of those in rural areas, <br />where most protests have not taken place, <br />say they support the demonstrations. The poll was also bad news for President Trump, <br />with over 55 percent saying he is <br />not doing a good job responding to the unrest. Just 67 percent of Republicans <br />approve of Trump's actions. 47 percent of voters are <br />leaning towards supporting <br />Joe Biden in November. The poll adds that Americans are <br />divided on how authorities have <br />handled the situations. 47 percent do not think police <br />have been effective, while <br />43 percent say they have. Daytime demonstrations have mostly <br />had no conflict, but several violent <br />encounters have arisen at night. Most Democrats and Republicans <br />condemn looting, saying it hurts the message <br />non-violent protesters are trying to send. The majority of both parties <br />are also in favor of <br />peaceful demonstrations.
