Chronicle poll results: Presidential inauguration
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Chronicle poll results: Presidential inauguration

We asked our readers if they planned to watch the presidential inauguration. Here's what they said.

Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an electronic poll the following question: “Will you watch the presidential inauguration?” Of the 379 people who responded, 63% said no; 24% said yes; and 13% said they weren’t sure. Comments were submitted by 108 people. A few follow.

I dread this administration. Why would I watch the inauguration?

I can’t bear to watch the smarmy over-the-top event it is bound to be. I can’t bear to watch the installation of a possible oligarch.

It’s time for the country to be managed by a mensch.

I will watch to hear what crazy things Trump will say, such as making Canada the 51st state and taking over the Panama Canal and Greenland.

I have never seen the need, desire or reason to watch any presidential inauguration.

Though I’m concerned about the next four-plus years, I need to be on top of current events.

This inauguration is nothing to celebrate. It represents the worst values in humanity and an embarrassment to the world.

Trump’s first inauguration speech was so dark. I can’t watch a second one.

I’m not arranging my schedule around it, but if I am near a television, it is an important official government happening.

It’s MLK Day! I’m going to volunteer somewhere instead of wasting my time watching a convicted felon become the next president of the United States.

The Republican Party will put the United States economy back into the black. Also, in world affairs, the United States will settle affairs among warring countries.

Trump is disgusting, but we will be stuck with him for four years. Might as well watch.

Looking forward to Trump making America Great Again!

I’ll probably watch the late-night comedians and hear from their perspective.

I despise him. But I will probably watch if I’m at home. It is an historic event. PJC

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