As the novel coronavirus outbreak has shut down much of the U.S. economy, a majority of Americans believe the country is in either an economic recession (37%) or a depression (21%). Most of the rest, 39%, believe the economy is “slowing down,” while just 3% think it is growing. CONT. […] Read more »
Wisconsin shows how the Covid-19 pandemic has made holding elections much more difficult
If this were a normal primary season, I would be poring over the delegate numbers already decided and the polls for those yet to come, and analyzing Wisconsin’s role in the primaries and importance in the general election. If this were a normal primary season, because Wisconsin’s primary was scheduled […] Read more »
Democratic leaders win surge of approval during Covid-19 crisis
The approval ratings of democratic leaders around the world have soared during the coronavirus crisis, but political scientists say it will not last – and warn that populist opposition parties, in particular, will bounce back strongly as it subsides. CONT. Jon Henley, The Guardian Read more »
The Economic Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak
The public’s view of the U.S. economic situation has taken a nosedive over the past two months as the coronavirus pandemic is taking its toll on the global economy. After more than 60% of the public described the national economy as good in January, a figure that had been holding […] Read more »
What Should Biden Do?
We are living through an extraordinary and unprecedented time. It has required us to readjust our lives, our expectations and our plans. The business of politics is no exception. There’s been a lot written over these last few days that this upending of normalcy is taking a toll on former […] Read more »
4 in 10 Americans Report Losing Their Jobs or Work-Related Income Due to the Coronavirus Crisis
With coronavirus cases rising and businesses shutting down, four in 10 (39%) U.S. residents say they already have lost a job or income due to the crisis, the latest KFF Health Tracking Poll finds. This includes most part-time workers (54%), as well as nearly half of parents with children under […] Read more »