Just 29% Say Boston Suspects Acted Alone
Prior to today's arrests of three more individuals connected to the Boston Marathon bombings, many voters already believed the Tsarnaev brothers had help.
Just 29% of voters think the Boston bombing suspects acted alone. Forty-nine percent (49%) feel it’s more likely that they were part of a larger conspiracy. Twenty-one percent (21%) are not sure.
Sixty-six percent (66%) of voters believe it’s likely that the Boston Marathon bombers received training, support and encouragement from terrorist organizations. That includes 40% who think it’s Very Likely. Just 18% say it’s not very or Not At Likely. Sixteen percent (16%) aren’t sure.
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