Axios Finish Line: A consensus Bill of Rights
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Polling data indicates broad public agreement on several constitutional principles and societal values.
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Polling data from various sources suggests a "notional Bill of Rights" reflecting majority views among U.S. adults. For example, an October NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll found 79% of Americans believe the government has gone too far in restricting free speech. A November Kettering Foundation/Gallup Democracy for All Project poll revealed 84% believe America's diversity is a strength, while a June Gallup poll showed a record-high 79% of U.S. adults consider immigration good for the country. Additionally, a December Pew Research Center report stated only 17% of Americans trust the government in Washington to do what is right "just about always" or "most of the time." A Vanderbilt Unity Poll released last week found 61% of Republicans and 56% of Democrats nationwide favor regulating AI.
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