The “Defund the police” movement is catching on in leftist activist circles. But most Democratic politicians aren’t willing to go near it — with good reason.

The idea that we should defund our police departments and reallocate their resources to other parts of the community, such as healthcare and education, is wildly unpopular among a majority of the public, according to a poll released last week. More than 60% of participants said they opposed the movement, even “if the money is shifted to programs related to mental health, housing, and education.”