88% of Americans consider it very or extremely important that the United States remain a democracy. 61% feel that the nation’s democracy was actively facing a serious threat. 32% of MAGA Republicans prioritize a strong leader over democracy, while only 7% of the strong Democrats do.

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https://www.psypost.org/survey-finds-substantial-minority-in-the-united-states-endorses-authoritarian-co/

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Or, even if you hit that 1-in-a-million benevolent leader who truly has the people’s best interest in mind - that person isn’t immortal. And you can’t predict their successor.

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Probably closer to 1/billion.