In times of crisis, Americans look for strong presidential leadership and typically give presidents the benefit of the doubt. People “rally around the flag” and look for solace and a path ahead. A few months into the covid-19 crisis, however, that yearning is going unmet, and public doubts about President Trump are multiplying, according to an online survey of 2,195 registered voters conducted by our firm in mid-April. Much will change between now and November, but at this point, the polls suggest Trump is quickly losing America’s confidence when it comes to battling the covid-19 pandemic. CONT.
Anna Greenberg & Jeremy Rosner (GQR), Washington Post