That's because "political correctness" is a somewhat vague term with intensely negative connotations. It's like asking if people are in favor of "government ove

That's because "political correctness" is a somewhat vague term with intensely negative connotations. It's like asking if people are in favor of "government overreach" - people may have very different ideas about what that specifically constitutes but saying you oppose it is an easy nonspecific way to connect.