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September 13, 2019

1027 US adults surveyed

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After Beto O'Rourke said at the presidential debate that he would take away AR‑15 guns as president, Representative Briscoe Cain responded to him on Twitter, "My AR is ready for you Robert Francis." Is this a death threat or is this not a death threat?

Conducted September 13, 2019

YouGov surveyed 1027 US adults

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After Beto O'Rourke said at the presidential debate that he would take away AR‑15 guns as president, Representative Briscoe Cain responded to him on Twitter, "My AR is ready for you Robert Francis." Is this a death threat or is this not a death threat?

Conducted September 13, 2019

YouGov surveyed 1027 US adults

By:
41%
30%
29%

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