Rick Loomis/Getty Images A majority of Republicans view the news media as the "enemy of the people," according to a new poll by Quinnipiac University. Most Americans do not hold the same opinion, with a majority saying the media is "an important part of democracy." WASHINGTON — A majority of Republicans view the news media as the "enemy of the people," according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday. In the poll, which sampled 1,175 voters nationwide during August, 51% of Republican voters said that they view the news media as "enemy of the people," compared to just 36% who said it is "an important part of democracy."See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: A North Korean defector's harrowing story of escapeSee Also:Democrats view socialism more positively than capitalism now — and it could signify a major shift for the party'They're making decisions about us without us': Omarosa says there are no African-American senior staffers left in the White HouseOmarosa claims Trump wanted to get sworn in on 'The Art of the Deal' instead of the Bible at his inaugurationSEE ALSO: Conservative artist Jon McNaughton doesn't care about the haters, he just wants to paint Trump and Jesus