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White extremist views strong in Oregon despite majority opposition, poll finds [View all]
https://www.eastoregonian.com/townnews/politics/white-extremist-views-strong-in-oregon-despite-majority-opposition-poll-finds/article_23fa9de9-707d-54e3-b596-52b4848154be.htmlBy GARY A. WARNER Oregon Capital Bureau Jun 11, 2021
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The poll showed a "disturbingly" sizable population in Oregon from which extremists can gather followers and sympathizers, said Lindsay Schubiner, program director at the Western States Center.
"They are social movements spreading bigotry to attain political power," Schubiner said.
About 40% of respondents said they strongly or somewhat agreed with the statement "America must protect and preserve its White European heritage."
About 39% of respondents agreed with the statement "White people in America face discrimination and unfair treatment on the basis of their race."
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