A nationwide poll shows broad support for prosecuting rioters involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, but almost half of respondents said they expected penalties would be too lax.
According to the poll conducted by the Pew Research Center, 69% said it was “very important” for federal authorities to arrest and prosecute those responsible for the insurrection.
Support for prosecuting the rioters was strongest among Democrats, 86% of whom said it was very important. Even so, a total of 79% of Republicans supported prosecution as either very important or somewhat important. However, a narrow majority of Republicans — 54% — said too much attention was being paid to the riot and its impacts. Continue reading.