Gallup polls blew it. I’ve already talked a bit about that, of course. It’s kind of funny that they blew it because while they’re still claiming that people support gun control, they don’t seem to have an answer about why it played such a non-existent roll in the 2024 presidential election. I hit on part of why that’s the case.
But I’m not the only one asking the question and looking at why Gallup’s push doesn’t seem to reflect electoral reality.
Others are asking and in doing so, they hit on some points I didn’t.
Bias in Question-Wording
Gallup’s survey uses emotionally charged scare words, particularly with terms like “assault weapons ban.” The phrase “assault weapon” is a politically charged term that lacks a consistent legal or technical definition, making it ripe for misunderstanding. Respondents may conflate these firearms with fully automatic weapons or military-grade equipment, which are already heavily restricted.
This loaded terminology can lead to inflated support for bans based on confusion rather than genuine public sentiment. A more neutral phrasing—such as “semi-automatic rifles”—would likely yield very different results. […]
— Read More: bearingarms.com
