CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES POLL

 

For release: Thursday, July 23

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, 2015

 

6:30 PM EDT

 

CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES POLL

 

The Shootings in Charleston and the Confederate Flag

 

July 14-19, 2015

 Q25. How much have you heard or read about the recent shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina where a white man allegedly shot and killed nine black members of the church – a lot, some, not much, or nothing at all? TOTAL RESPONDENTS TotalWhiteBlack % % % A lot626377 Some232514 Not much 8 6 3 Nothing at all 7 5 5 Don't know/No answer 1 1 1 Q26. As you may know, shortly after the shootings in Charleston, family members of some of the victims told the accused gunman in court that they forgive him. Do you think that you would have done that if you were in their position, or don’t you think so? Yes, would have forgiven423950 No, would not have474941 Don't know/No answer1112 9 Q27. Do you see the Confederate flag more as a symbol of (Southern pride) or more as a symbol of (racism)? Southern Pride515721 Racism353068 Both equally 3 2 4 Neither 5 5 2 Don't know/No answer 6 6 4 Q28. As you may know, South Carolina has removed the Confederate flag from the grounds of the State Capitol. Do you approve or disapprove of this decision? Approve555281 Disapprove353912 Don't know/No answer1010 7

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Q29. If you know that a retailer sells Confederate flags and merchandise, would that make you more likely to shop there, less likely, or wouldn’t it affect your shopping habits? More likely 3 4 3 Less likely211740 Wouldn't affect shopping habits747854 Don't know/No answer 1 1 3

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