Majority Of Republicans Believe The QAnon Conspiracy Theory Is Partly Or Mostly True, Survey Finds
Tommy BeerForbes Staff
Some 56% of Republicans believe that QAnon, a far-right conspiracy theory, is mostly or partly true, according to a new Daily Kos/Civiqs poll released Wednesday, a remarkably high number considering many of the outlandish assertions espoused by QAnon supporters.
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One in three Republicans (33%) say they believe the QAnon theory about a conspiracy among deep-state elites is “mostly true,” and another 23% say “some parts” are true.
Only 4% of Democrats think the theory is even partly true, according to the Daily Kos/Civiqs poll, with 72% of Dems responding that the QAnon conspiracy is “not true at all.”
QAnon supporters claim President Trump is defending the planet from a cabal of Satan-worshiping pedophiles (consisting mostly of Hollywood celebrities, liberal politicians and "deep-state" government officials) who are running a secret child sex-trafficking ring.
The FBI has identified QAnon conspiracy theorists as “extremists” who pose a potential domestic terror threat.
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President Trump drew criticism late last month after he declined to denounce QAnon, with the president claiming they “love America” and stating, “I understand that they like me very much, which I appreciate.”
The Daily Kos/Civiqs poll published Wednesday surveyed 1,368 adults in the United States from August 29 to September 1.
KEY BACKGROUND:
The QAnon conspiracy theory is believed to have started on the anonymous message-board platform oooo in 2017. Since its inception, Q has adopted aspects of many other conspiracies, including claims related to the 9/11 “truther” movement and the assassination of John F. Kennedy. President Trump has previously retweeted four congressional candidates who have promoted QAnon, helping them rack up hundreds of thousands of followers on Twitter, Forbes reported in late August. Forbes has also confirmed that 15 candidates running in 2020 and verified by Twitter have actively supported the theory on Twitter. Following Trump's failure to censure QAnon after being asked directly by reporters, Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski and Republican Rep. Denver Riggleman introduced a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. House last week, condemning QAnon and rejecting the conspiracy theories it promotes. “Our aim is a fully bipartisan congressional repudiation of this dangerous, anti-Semitic, conspiracy-mongering cult that the FBI says is radicalizing Americans to violence,” said Malinowski.
TANGENT:
According to NBC News, a recent internal investigation by Facebook determined that QAnon had millions of members and followers on the social platform, and the Wall Street Journal reported that membership in ten large Facebook groups devoted to QAnon had grown by more than 600% since the start of Covid-related lockdowns. In late August, Facebook announced it removed over 790 groups, 100 pages and 1,500 ads connected to QAnon, while also restricting over 10,000 accounts on Instagram.
CRITICAL QUOTE:
“QAnon and the conspiracy theories it promotes are a danger and a threat that has no place in our country’s politics,” said Rep. Riggleman (R-VA.). “I condemn this movement and urge all Americans to join me in taking this step to exclude them and other extreme conspiracy theories from the national discourse.”
Yea right, 56%.
I know lots of Republicans who have never even heard of Qanon, never mind believe in their shit.
56% Somebody just made that number up. The real number is probably .000056%.
Not one person I know, and I interact with a lot of people, has ever mentioned Q
The only place Q is mentioned is on this forum and in the liberal media as they try to discredit the rest of us. Very similar to the Lincoln Project. Only to liberals is a bunch of Hillary supporters from 2016 also opposing Trump in 2020 NEWS
The only place Q is mentioned is on this forum and in the liberal media as they try to discredit the rest of us. Very similar to the Lincoln Project. Only to liberals is a bunch of Hillary supporters from 2016 also opposing Trump in 2020 NEWS
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what what? 97 million
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LeBron lands 2-year, $97.1M deal with Lakers
Lakers star LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension that includes a player option for the 2024-25 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN.
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"LeBron lands 2-year, $97.1M deal with Lakers"
This is awesome...this will screw the Fakers for at least 2 more years if not more. Le,douche, 37 years old, 38 in December. I like Anthony Davis (who has max contract) but he just can't stay on the court. They will be lucky to make the playoffs. West strong again. Jeanie Buss is worse than James Dolan...and that is saying a lot!!
This is awesome...this will screw the Fakers for at least 2 more years if not more. Le,douche, 37 years old, 38 in December. I like Anthony Davis (who has max contract) but he just can't stay on the court. They will be lucky to make the playoffs. West strong again. Jeanie Buss is worse than James Dolan...and that is saying a lot!!
No brainer.what what? 97 million
LeBron lands 2-year, $97.1M deal with Lakers
Lakers star LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension that includes a player option for the 2024-25 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN.
Seems reasonable to assume a Wesbrook trade is well in the works now. Either multiple role players or Kyrie. Brooklyn standing tall for the moment, but they're gonna have to cave pretty soon I think
He has plans to join his son if he ever joins the league, and the contracts lines up with that perfectly if Bronny does make it.
